Last-minute relief! CBDT extends ITR filing deadline for AY 2025-26 till September 16

Taxpayers get an additional day to file their Income Tax Returns as CBDT extends the deadline to September 16, 2025; e-filing portal to undergo short maintenance early morning.

In a last-minute relief to taxpayers, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has announced yet another extension of the due date for filing Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for the Assessment Year (AY) 2025-26. The deadline, which was first set for July 31, 2025, and later extended to September 15, has now been pushed further by one day, giving taxpayers until September 16, 2025 to file their returns.

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The extension, though short, is expected to benefit lakhs of taxpayers struggling to complete their filings amidst the usual last-day rush and server slowdowns. The Income Tax Department also announced that the e-filing portal will undergo maintenance from 12:00 AM to 2:30 AM on September 16 to enable necessary updates in filing utilities.

KIND ATTENTION TAXPAYERS!

The due date for filing of Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for AY 2025-26, originally due on 31st July 2025, was extended to 15th September 2025.

The Central Board of Direct Taxes has decided to further extend the due date for filing these ITRs for AY… pic.twitter.com/jrjgXZ5xUs

— Income Tax India (@IncomeTaxIndia) September 15, 2025

Officials clarified that the move was made to ensure a smoother experience for filers and to handle the surge in submissions. Experts have welcomed the decision, saying even a one-day window can make a significant difference for businesses and individuals racing against the clock.

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Tax professionals have urged taxpayers not to wait till the very last hour and to take advantage of the additional time to avoid penalties or errors in their submissions.
This is the second extension for AY 2025-26, underlining the government’s responsiveness to technical challenges and taxpayer demands.