ITR 2025: There is relief news for those who file Income Tax Return (ITR). The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the last date for filing ITR for the financial year 2024-25 from 31 July to 15 September 2025. This decision has been taken so that taxpayers do not face any problem in filing returns on time and they get enough time.
Time extended due to changes
CBDT said that changes have been made in the ITR forms for Assessment Year 2025-26 (AY 2025-26). The purpose of these changes is to simplify the process of filing tax. Due to these changes, it is taking more time to prepare the new ITR utility, integrate it into the system and test it. For this reason, the timeline for filing returns has been extended.
Why shouldn’t salaried taxpayers file ITR before June 15?
Although some forms like ITR-U have been released recently on 15 May and the utility has started working. But salaried taxpayers have been advised not to file ITR before 15 June. This is because of Form 16, which is issued by the employer by 15 June every year.
What does Form 16 contain?
Full salary details
Information about Tax Deducted (TDS)
Exemptions like section 80C, 80D
Total taxable income
Even if you have not received Form 16, you can still file ITR, but it is important to get it for correct information.
Form 26AS is also an important document
If you do not have Form 16, you can also file ITR with the help of Form 26AS.
This information is in Form 26AS
Information about TDS, TCS
advance tax details
Information about any high-value transactions
How to download Form 26AS?
Visit the Income Tax e-filing website
Click on the My Account tab
Select View Form 26AS
Select the assessment year and click on View
Select the option to download
The Income Tax Department has given relief to taxpayers by extending the deadline for filing ITR. Now you have time till 15 September 2025. Salaried people can fill ITR correctly by taking Form 16 after June 15. It is also important to check Form 26AS before filing ITR.
