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**Income Tax Department Denies Extension of ITR Filing Deadline**

**New Delhi, September 15, 2025:** The Income Tax Department issued a clarification on Sunday, September 14, 2025, firmly stating that the deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for the Assessment Year 2025-26 remains **September 15, 2025**, and has *not* been extended. This announcement refutes widespread rumors circulating on social media platforms claiming an extension to September 30, 2025.

The department released a statement denouncing the fake messages. “A fake news is in circulation stating that the due of filing ITRs (originally due on 31.07.2025, and extended to 15.09.2025) has been further extended to 30.09.2025. The due date for filing ITRs remains 15.09.2025,” the department stated in a post on social media platform X.

Taxpayers are strongly urged to rely solely on official updates from the department’s verified handle, @IncomeTaxIndia, to avoid being misled by unsubstantiated information.

The I-T department emphasized its commitment to assisting taxpayers, highlighting the 24/7 availability of its helpdesk for support with ITR filing, tax payments, and related queries. This assistance is accessible through calls, live chats, WebEx sessions, and social media support.

Prior to the announcement, the department shared on Saturday that over 6 crore ITRs had already been filed for the assessment year.

With today marking the final day for filing, the Income Tax Department reminds all remaining taxpayers to submit their returns promptly to avoid potential penalties and interest charges.

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