The Income Tax Department has also been sending emails and messages to taxpayers reminding them that the due date for filing returns is approaching, urging them to file without waiting until the last day. As of 19th August 2025, about 3.2 crore returns had already been filed. the Income-tax Act, 1961 ( 'the Act'), extends the due date of furnishing of Return of Income under sub-section (1) of section 139 of the Act for the Assessment Year 2025-26 in the case ofassessees referred in clause ( c) of Explanation 2 to sub-section ( 1) of section 139 of the Act, which is 3 pt July, 2025 to 15th September, 2025. For FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26), the income tax filing last date for non-audit taxpayers is extended to16 September 2025. Many deductions and benefits are not available if you miss this due date. CBDT Extensions: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended key tax filing deadlines for AY 2025-26, sparking debate over compliance parity among taxpayers. While providing relief to audit filers, transfer pricing assessees still face the original deadlines, highlighting a need for systemic reforms in tax compliance.
