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The Income Tax Department announced a major milestone with over 7 crore ITRs filed. They expressed gratitude to all taxpayers and professionals for their cooperation. The department also firmly dismissed circulating rumors of a further deadline extension. This high number of filings reflects a strong culture of tax compliance in the country.

Key Points: Income Tax Department Confirms 7 Crore ITRs Filed for AY 2025-26

  • Over 7 crore income tax returns filed for Assessment Year 2025-26
  • Department thanks taxpayers and professionals for the milestone
  • 24x7 helpdesk available via calls, live chat, and WebEx
  • Department dismissed fake news of a deadline extension to September 30
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More than 7 crore ITRs filed so far: Income Tax Department

Over 7 crore ITRs filed as the September 15 deadline closes. The Income Tax Department debunks fake news of a further extension and urges timely filing.

"More than 7 crore ITRs have been filed so far and still counting. - Income Tax Department"

New Delhi, Sep 15

The Income Tax Department on Monday said that over 7 crore income tax returns (ITRs) have already been filed for the Assessment Year (AY) 2025-26, as the deadline of September 15 draws to a close.

In a post on social media platform X, the Department thanked taxpayers and tax professionals for helping achieve this milestone and urged those who have not yet filed their returns to do so at the earliest.

“More than 7 crore ITRs have been filed so far and still counting. We extend our gratitude to taxpayers and tax professionals for helping us reach this milestone, and urge all those who haven't filed ITR for AY 2025-26, to file their ITR,” it said.

The Department also reassured taxpayers that help is available round-the-clock for filing returns, making tax payments, and availing other related services.

“Our helpdesk is functioning on a 24x7 basis, and we are providing support through calls, live chats, WebEx sessions & Twitter/X,” it added.

The clarification comes a day after the Department dismissed rumours of another extension of the deadline.

On Sunday, it had termed reports of the due date being pushed to September 30 as “fake news”, reiterating that September 15 remains the final date.

“A fake news is in circulation stating that the due of filing ITRs (originally due on 31.07.2025, and extended to 15.09.2025) has been further extended to 30.09.2025,” the Department said on Sunday.

“The due date for filing ITRs remains 15.09.2025. Taxpayers are advised to rely only on official @IncomeTaxIndia updates,” the Department further stated.

Earlier in May, the government had already extended the deadline for non-audit cases from July 31 to September 15 for AY 2025-26.

With the surge in ITR filings, the Department said the rising numbers reflect stronger tax compliance and the expanding base of taxpayers in the country.

- IANS

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Priya S
Just filed mine yesterday! The 24x7 helpdesk was actually helpful when I had questions about capital gains. Much better than standing in long queues at the IT office like we used to do.
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Michael C
While the numbers are impressive, I hope the tax department also focuses on simplifying the process further. The forms can still be quite confusing for first-time filers and small business owners.
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Ananya R
Glad they clarified about the fake extension news! Many of my colleagues were waiting because of those rumors. The department should take strict action against people spreading such misinformation.
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Vikram M
7 crore returns is a huge number! This shows the growing middle class and formal economy. Hope the tax collected is used effectively for infrastructure and public services. 🇮🇳
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Sarah B
The digital transformation of India's tax system is remarkable. From my experience working here, the efficiency has improved dramatically over the past 5 years. Great work by the IT department!

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