Income Tax Department Clarifies: No Further Extension in ITR Filing Due Date Beyond September 15, 2025

A fake news post circulating on social media claims that the deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITRs) has been extended to September 30, 2025. The Income Tax Department has clarified that this information is false.

✅ The official due date for filing ITRs for Assessment Year 2025–26 remains September 15, 2025, as already extended from the original deadline of July 31, 2025.

In a public advisory, the Income Tax Department urged taxpayers not to fall for misinformation and to rely only on official updates published on its website and verified social media handles, including @IncomeTaxIndia on X (formerly Twitter).

To support taxpayers, the department has strengthened its assistance services. A 24×7 helpdesk is available for queries related to ITR filing, tax payment, and other related services. Support is being provided through phone calls, live chat, WebEx sessions, and Twitter/X interactions.

Key Points for Taxpayers:

The deadline for filing ITRs is September 15, 2025.

No further extension has been announced.

Verify all updates only through official channels.

Dedicated support is available round the clock for filing assistance.

The clarification comes at a crucial time, as lakhs of taxpayers are rushing to complete their returns before the deadline. Experts advise taxpayers to avoid last-minute filing to prevent system overload and possible errors.

For authentic information, taxpayers are encouraged to check the official Income Tax India website or follow @IncomeTaxIndia on verified platforms.