The Income Tax Department on Sunday, September 14, 2025, dismissed circulating claims on social media that the deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITRs) had been extended beyond September 15. It reaffirmed that taxpayers must file their returns by the already extended deadline, warning against misinformation.
In an official statement, the department clarified that false messages suggesting an extension to September 30 were misleading. “A fake news is in circulation stating that the due of filing ITRs (originally due on 31.07.2025, and extended to 15.09.2025) has been further extended to 30.09.2025. The due date for filing ITRs remains 15.09.2025,” it stated on its verified social media handle.
The department advised taxpayers to rely solely on updates from its verified channels and avoid being influenced by unverified sources. It also highlighted that its helpdesk is available around the clock to assist taxpayers with filing, payments, and related queries through calls, live chats, WebEx sessions, and interactions on social media platforms.
This comes after the department announced that more than 6 crore ITRs had been filed for the Assessment Year 2025-26 as of Saturday, September 13. It thanked taxpayers and tax professionals for their support and urged those who have not yet filed to do so without delay to avoid last-minute pressure. “Thank you taxpayers & tax professionals for helping us reach the milestone of 6 crore Income Tax Returns (ITRs) as of now and still counting. We urge all those who haven’t filed ITR for AY 2025-26, to file at the earliest to avoid last minute rush. Let’s continue this momentum!” the department posted.
With Monday, September 15, being the final day for filing ITRs, the Income Tax Department reminded all taxpayers to submit their returns on time to avoid penalties and interest. Taxpayers are encouraged to act promptly and use the available support services to ensure smooth compliance before the deadline.
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