The date for filing ITR increased! Now you can file returns till this date, who gets exemption?

The last date for filing ITR was extended by 2025: Filing income tax returns is an important matter for taxpayers. If the ITR is not filed, many problems have to be faced. The date for filing ITR was announced by the Income Tax Department. Subsequently, some taxpayers have hurry to file income tax, but the Income Tax Department has given great relief to some persons. The last date for filing income tax returns (ITR) for these persons has been extended.

According to good returns, this exemption is not given to all ITR filers but only in certain cases. It will now be time for such persons to file their ITR by 15 September 2025 instead of 31 July. However, not everyone has been given this exemption till this date. Therefore it is important to know who has got this discount and who is not.

Which taxpayers got expanded?

• The government has given extra time to those who do not need to audit their accounts. It also includes people of this category.
• Senior citizens who receive salaried people (salaried class) pension, Indians living abroad (NRI)

Why was the date extended?

This time the Income Tax Department released the ITR form slightly delayed. Also, some important changes have been made in the form this time. This gave taxpayers less time for preparation. Keeping these reasons in mind, the government has extended the deadline in non-audit cases.

Who will not get relief?

There has been no change in the time limit for taxpayers whose accounts are necessary. These people will have to file returns only on the due date.

• The last date for audit report is September 15, 2025.
• Last date of ITR with audited accounts: 31 October 2025
• Last date of transfer pricing cases: 30 November 2025
• Delayed Date of Flight or Revised Returns: 31 December 2025

Not filing returns on time will be fined

If you do not file returns till the due date, then you can file your return with late penalty till 31 December 2025. For this, you may have to pay a fine of up to Rs 5,000. So it is better for you to fulfill your responsibility on time.