Archive · 7 Sep 2025
Taxpayers Urged to File ITRs Before September 15 Deadline
Tax season is here, and it's time to file your taxes!
The deadline to file your taxes is September 15th.
Over 4.56 crore people have already filed their taxes.
It's important to file on time to avoid extra fees.
You can file your taxes online by logging in with your information and filling out the forms.
There are different forms for different types of income.
If you file late, you may have to pay a late fee and interest.
The government wants everyone to file their taxes correctly and on time.
The deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for AY 2025–26 is September 15.
Over 4.56 crore ITRs have already been filed.
Taxpayers are advised to file returns early to avoid last-minute issues.
Late filing results in fees and interest charges.
ITR forms are specific to income types (ITR-1 for salary, ITR-2 for other incomes).
- Who
- Taxpayers
- What
- Filing Income Tax Returns (ITRs)
- When
- Before the September 15 deadline
- Where
- Online at incometax.gov.in
- Why
- To comply with tax regulations and avoid penalties
- Filing Deadline
- September 15
- Assessment Year
- AY 2025–26
- Filings to Date
- Over 4.56 crore
- Late Filing Fee
- Rs 5,000 (Rs 1,000 if income is under Rs 5 lakh)
- Interest on Late Filing
- 1% per month on unpaid tax
- ITR-1 Form
- For Salaried Individuals
- ITR-2 Form
- For Individuals/HUFs without Business/Profession Income
- ITR Filings Growth
- 25% between AY22-23 and AY24-25
