The last date to file income tax return (ITR) is just 15 September 2025, that is, now only one day is left. If you have not yet filed your ITR, then hurry up, because after this date, filing returns may be fined. The government has given a clear warning to all the taxpayers to fill its ITR in time so that there is no problem later.
How much penalty will be imposed on ITR late?
The Income Tax Department has made it clear that a fine will have to be paid for not filling ITR or not filing on time. According to Section 234F of the Income Tax Act, those who file returns after the stipulated time have to pay the fine.
- If your annual income is less than Rs 5 lakh, then the fine on delay will be only 1000 rupees.
- A fine for those with more than Rs 5 lakh can be up to Rs 5000.
Earlier this fine used to be up to Rs 10,000 but it has been reduced to Rs 5000. So do not delay, otherwise this penalty can become a burden on your savings.
ITR can be filed even after 15 September
If you are unable to file your ITR by 15 September 2025, do not panic. You can make late filing till three months before the assessment year is over or before the assessment year ends. However, it will be mandatory to pay a fine in this situation. Meaning that you can still get an opportunity for your tax rescue, but for this, some additional amount will have to be paid to the government as fine.
Fill your tax early
Filing income tax returns is not only a demand for law, but it also makes your tax planning good. By filing ITR on time, you can also take advantage of various government benefits and refunds. So if you have not yet filed your ITR, then give it priority. Working in time will also save the penalty and unnecessary inquiries of the tax department will also be protected.
Such online File ITR
If you are thinking that income tax return (ITR) How to file, do not get upset. Now in just 30 to 45 minutes you can fill your return online from home. For this, you have to follow the easy steps given below. First of all, https://eeportal.incometax.gov.in/iec/foservices/#/login Go to the website. Login with your PAN card number and password here. If your Aadhaar link is not yet updated, then first do it.
After login, click on the option of ‘File Income Tax Return’. Select the Assessment Year (ie 2025-26) on the next page. Then correct according to your income ITR Choose the form. The system pre-filled information like your salary, TDS and bank interest. Check it carefully. If any income or cut is missed, then add it correctly. After this, submit your return. It is very helpful to use pre-filled data to save time.
Verification is necessary after filling the return
It is very important to verify it after filling the returns. Until you verification, your filed ITR Will not be considered complete. There are many easy ways for verification. The fastest way is from Aadhaar Otp Verification through. Apart from this, you can also verify from net banking, bank account or demat account.
Signed if you want ITR-V Form CPC You can also send Bengaluru through post, but this method is slow and it is not advisable to do it at the last time. Keep in mind, without verification your returns will be considered invalid and you may have to file again. With this easy and fast process, you are comfortable ITR Can file and avoid penalty.