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4d ago

ITR Rush Nears 6 Crore as Sept. 15 Deadline Holds

Filings trail last year’s pace, with the department relying on round-the-clock support instead of granting more time.

The deadline to file ITRs without any penalty is September 15.
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Overview

  • The Income Tax Department says more than six crore returns have been filed for AY 2025–26 and urges those pending to file early to avoid a last‑minute rush.
  • There is no official announcement of a further extension, so the due date for non‑audit filers remains September 15.
  • A 24×7 helpdesk is assisting taxpayers through calls, live chats, WebEx sessions and the department’s X account for filing, tax payments and related services.
  • Professional bodies including KSCAA, ICAI’s Central India Regional Council and ATBA have asked CBDT for more time, citing portal glitches, delayed utilities, floods and festive‑season pressures.
  • Missing the cutoff can trigger a Section 234F fee of up to ₹5,000 (capped at ₹1,000 for income up to ₹5 lakh) and may delay refunds or block carry‑forward of certain losses.