ITR Filing Last Date
ITR Filing 2024-25 Last Date: One of the last date to file income tax return (ITR) for this financial year 2024-25 is approaching. Which is very important to keep in mind the taxpayers. This time the government has originally increased the last date of 31 July 2025 to 15 September 2025.
This means that this time you have got extra time of more than a month to file returns. This increase has been done keeping in mind the new notified ITR forms and their technical preparations so that all taxpayers can complete their work comfortably.
Main dates for filing ITR
The last date for filing returns for non-audit cases such as a common person, Hindu undivided family (HUF) etc. has been fixed on 15 September 2025. On the other hand, if your case comes under the audit i.e. Section 44AB, then the date of filing your returns is 31 October 2025.
The deadline for filing of Form 3CEB related to transfer pricing is generally 30 November 2025, but it may change from time to time by the government. If you want to file late returns or revised returns, the last date for it is fixed on 31 December 2025.
ITR -U: Now file returns for 48 months
The facility to file updated returns has also been increased this time. According to the new rules, now you can file income tax returns for 48 months. This means that you can file the return of the financial year 2024-25 from 1 January 2026 to 31 March 2030. This facility will be very helpful for those who had not been able to file returns till now.
What will happen if not filed on time?
If you file your income tax return after the stipulated time limit, then you may have to face both late fees and interest. If your total income is less than Rs 5 lakh, then a maximum fine of Rs 1,000 will be incurred while this amount can be up to Rs 5,000 for those with income of Rs 5 lakh or more. Apart from this, if your tax is outstanding and you file the return late, then interest will be charged at the rate of 1% per month from the next day of the date payable under Section 234A.