Sun Jun 01 09:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Summary:

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for Assessment Year 2025-26 from July 31st, 2025, to September 15th, 2025. This extension is due to significant changes made to the ITR forms, requiring more time for system readiness, utility rollout, and to allow TDS credits to reflect properly. The move aims to facilitate a smoother filing experience and ensure accuracy.

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**CBDT Extends ITR Filing Deadline to September 15th, 2025**

**New Delhi, [Current Date]** – The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has announced an extension to the deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for Assessment Year (AY) 2025-26. Taxpayers will now have until September 15th, 2025, to file their returns, a delay from the original deadline of July 31st, 2025.

The extension comes in response to significant revisions made to the ITR forms for AY 2025-26. According to the CBDT, these changes, designed to simplify compliance and enhance transparency, necessitate additional time for system development, integration, and thorough testing of the ITR utilities.

“The notified ITRs for AY 2025-26 have undergone structural and content revisions aimed at simplifying compliance, enhancing transparency, and enabling accurate reporting. These changes have necessitated additional time for system development,” said a statement released by the CBDT.

Furthermore, the delay will allow for Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) credits, stemming from TDS statements due on May 31st, 2025, to be properly reflected in taxpayers’ accounts by early June. Without the extension, this would have significantly reduced the effective window for filing returns.

The CBDT believes the extended deadline will provide taxpayers with a smoother and more convenient filing experience, mitigating concerns raised by stakeholders and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the return filing process. A formal notification regarding the extension is expected to be issued shortly. Taxpayers are encouraged to take advantage of the additional time to understand the new ITR requirements and file their returns accurately.

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