CBDT Clarifies: ITR Due Date Remains September 15, 2025, Fake Extension Notice Debunked

Amid viral messages claiming another extension, the Income Tax Department has confirmed that the ITR filing due date remains September 15, 2025, urging reliance on official updates only and noting round the clock helpdesk support for return filing, tax payments, and related services.

ITR deadline remains September 15, 2025

The department dismissed social media rumours of a shift to September 30, 2025, stating the official last date is unchanged at September 15, 2025 after the earlier move from 31.07.2025.

Officials reiterated that taxpayers should ignore fabricated notices and check verified communications from the @IncomeTaxIndia handle for any updates.

Fake circular flagged

A forged circular falsely claimed CBDT had extended the due date to September 30, 2025, but authorities called it fake and urged caution against misinformation.

Multiple outlets highlighted the clarification, confirming there is no further extension beyond September 15, 2025 for AY 2025 to 2026 filings.

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Official support channels

The department said its helpdesk is operating 24x7 to assist with ITR filing, tax payments, and other services through calls, live chats, WebEx sessions, and Twitter or X.

Users facing issues are advised to follow guidance shared via official posts and use the e filing portal with recommended troubleshooting steps as advised publicly.

Conclusion

The ITR due date stands firm at September 15, 2025, and taxpayers should disregard fake extension claims while relying on official alerts and utilising the continuous helpdesk support for seamless compliance.

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