With the ITR deadline just around the corner, taxpayers across the country are in a last-minute rush to file their returns. The Income Tax Department has revealed that over six crore ITRs for Assessment Year 2025-26 have already been filed, and the numbers continue to climb. With September 15 set as the final day to submit returns without penalty and no extension announced, taxpayers have just one day left to complete the process.

The Income Tax Department shared this update on Saturday through its official account on X (formerly Twitter).

As the ITR deadline for 2025 draws closer, the Income Tax Department has urged taxpayers not to wait until the last moment. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the department thanked taxpayers and professionals for helping cross the milestone of 6 crore ITRs filed so far. It also reminded those who haven’t filed yet to complete the process right away to avoid penalties.

Get 24×7 Support for ITR Filing

To make e-filing easier, the Income Tax Department offers a dedicated 24×7 helpdesk. Taxpayers can get assistance for ITR filing, tax audit report deadlines, payments, and other related queries through calls, live chats, WebEx sessions, and social media platforms.

Relief for Taxpayers

In a major relief for taxpayers across India, the Income Tax Department has extended the ITR filing deadline this year from July 31 to September 15. This extension applies to Income Tax Returns for Assessment Year 2025-26, covering income earned during the financial year 2024-25.