The government had extended the deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) to September 16, 2025. However, if you haven't filed by the due date, you can still file your return with a late fee until December 31, 2025. Those with an income exceeding ₹5 lakh will face a maximum penalty of ₹5,000, while those with an income up to ₹5 lakh will be charged ₹1,000.
ITR 2025: The government had extended the deadline for filing ITR for the assessment year 2025-26 by one day to September 16, 2025, due to technical difficulties. If taxpayers could not file their returns by this deadline, they can still do so with a late fee until December 31, 2025. Under Section 234F of the Income Tax Act, individuals with an income exceeding ₹5 lakh will have to pay a penalty of up to ₹5,000, and those with an income up to ₹5 lakh will pay a penalty of up to ₹1,000. Late filing can also lead to delays in tax refunds and an increased risk of scrutiny.
Until When Can You File Now
As per the Income Tax Department's rules, if a taxpayer could not file their ITR by September 16, they have until December 31, 2025, to do so. Returns can be filed during this period, but a penalty will be applicable. This option is available every year for those who are unable to file their returns by the due date for any reason.
Provision for Late Filing
Late filing fees are levied under Section 234F of the Income Tax Act. If an individual's annual income exceeds five lakh rupees, they will have to pay a penalty of up to five thousand rupees. For those with an income up to five lakh rupees, the penalty will be only up to one thousand rupees. This means that the late fee is determined differently based on income levels.
Why Was the Deadline Extended
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