As the September 15, 2025, deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for the assessment year 2025-26 approached, the Income Tax Department reported that over 7 crore ITRs had been filed. Amidst this significant volume, social media users reported experiencing glitches on the e-filing portal and called for an extension of the deadline. The department maintained that the e-filing portal was operating effectively and reiterated that the due date for filing ITRs without penalty remained September 15 for individuals, HUFs, and those not requiring account audits. It also explicitly dismissed unofficial statements regarding a deadline extension, advising taxpayers to consult only official sources. For context, 7.28 crore ITRs were filed by July 31 in the previous assessment year, AY 2024-25.
Source: www.thehindu.com