Archive · 15 Aug 2025
Tax Department Releases ITR-6 and Opens Updated Return Window
The tax department has released the ITR-6 form, which is for companies.
They've also opened the chance to update past tax returns, ITR-3 and ITR-4, for the years 2021 and 2022.
This follows the release of other forms like ITR-1, ITR-2 and ITR-5.
Some tax professionals worry the forms are coming out too late, especially with the filing deadline nearing in September.
People have also reported issues with downloading documents needed for filing.
ITR-6 excel utility released for companies, excluding those under section 11.
ITR-3 & ITR-4 updated return filing for AY 2021-22 and 2022-23 also available.
ITR-3 offline and online utilities released on July 30.
ITR-5 excel utility was released last week.
Experts express concern over late release of forms before the September 15 deadline.
- Who
- Taxpayers, particularly companies and those using ITR-3 and ITR-4.
- What
- Release of ITR-6 excel utility and updated return filing for ITR-3 & ITR-4.
- When
- ITR-6 released August 14, 2025; Updated returns for AY 2021-22 and 2022-23.
- Where
- Not explicitly stated.
- Why
- To facilitate tax filing and allow corrections or updates to previous returns.
Taxpayers/Experts
Tax Department
Timeliness of Release
Taxpayers/Experts
The late release of tax forms is a problem.
Tax Department
The tax department's release schedule is not ideal, with the September 15 deadline approaching.
- ITR-6 Users
- Companies (excluding those claiming exemption under section 11)
- Updated Return Filing
- ITR-3 and ITR-4
- Assessment Years for Updated Returns
- 2021-22 and 2022-23
- ITR-3 Utilities Released
- July 30, 2025
- ITR-5 Utilities Released
- August 8, 2025
- Filing Deadline
- September 15 (approximate)
