Different ITR Deadlines for FY 2024-25: Key Dates for Salaried Individuals, Firms, and Professionals

The Income Tax Department has extended the ITR filing deadline for certain categories of taxpayers for FY 2024–25 (AY 2025–26), while the original deadlines remain unchanged for others. Depending on whether audit requirements apply, the due dates vary across salaried individuals, professionals, companies, and those involved in international transactions.

Let’s take a look at the updated ITR filing deadlines for each taxpayer category and what they mean for your tax planning.

New ITR FY25 Filing Deadline for Non-Audited Taxpayers

Salaried individuals, Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs), and other taxpayers whose accounts do not require auditing now have until September 15, 2025 to file their ITR. This deadline was extended from the original due date of July 31, 2025, following recent amendments to the Income Tax Act introduced in Budget 2024.

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ITR FY25 Due Date for Taxpayers Requiring Audit

For taxpayers whose accounts must be audited such as companies, sole proprietors, and working partners of firms, the last date to file ITR remains October 31, 2025. These taxpayers must ensure their audit reports are submitted by September 30, 2025, to comply with the schedule. As of now, no extension has been announced for this group.

ITR Filing Date for Taxpayers with International Transactions

Taxpayers involved in international transactions, who are required to submit Form 3CEB under Section 92E, have a longer window. They must file their audit reports by October 31, 2025, and their ITR by November 30, 2025.

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Conclusion

The Income Tax filing deadline is not uniform for all. Taxpayers should be aware of the due dates relevant to their category to avoid penalties or compliance issues. While salaried and non-audited taxpayers have received a filing extension, those requiring audits or involved in cross-border transactions must still adhere to the original timelines. Monitoring official updates from the Income Tax Department is advisable. 

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