The deadline to file Income Tax Returns (ITR) for Assessment Year 2025–26 was extended from July 31 to September 15, 2025, for non-audit taxpayers. However, with critical utilities like ITR‑2, ITR‑3, ITR‑5, ITR‑6, ITR‑7, and audit-related forms still unavailable, experts are pushing for another extension.
What’s Causing the Delay?
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Missing form utilities: The e-filing portal hasn’t released updated versions of multiple ITR forms, including audit ones like 3CA/3CB-3CD.
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System glitches: Backend delays and technical challenges are stalling the process, especially for taxpayers with complex returns.
What Tax Experts Are Saying
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Senior chartered accountants argue that compliance deadlines are tight, and backend readiness is far from complete.
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They are urging the CBDT and Income Tax Department to consider extending deadlines to September 30 for non-audit cases and November 30 for audit cases.
Timeline & Possible Extensions
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Non-audit deadline: Already moved from July 31 to September 15, 2025.
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Audit and complex returns: Forms still unavailable, leading experts to expect extensions to September 30 and November 30 respectively.
What Should Taxpayers Do Now?
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Stay calm: No official announcement yet, but chances are high for further extensions.
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Monitor portal updates: Watch for release of ITR‑2, ITR‑3, and audit forms before filing.
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File cautiously: If necessary, consider waiting until after utilities are available to avoid filing errors.
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Plan for refunds: Delays in utilities may further delay refunds. Stay patient and track your return status.
Bottom Line
Another extension of the ITR filing deadline seems very likely—experts recommend pushing it to September 30 (non-audit) and November 30 (audit)—unless form utilities go live promptly.
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No official update yet, but extensions would ease the burden on honest taxpayers.
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Keep an eye on portal updates and official I-T Department communications.
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