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Taxpayers are rushing to file returns as the extended ITR deadline ends today. Over 1 crore filings are expected on this final day alone. The situation is complicated by the advance tax deadline falling on the same date. The tax department has confirmed no further extension beyond September 15.

Key Points: Over 1 Crore ITR Filings Expected on Final Deadline Day

  • Over 6.29 crore ITRs already filed for AY 2025-26
  • Last year saw 7.5% growth in tax filings
  • Advance tax deadline adds pressure on same day
  • CBDT confirms system stable despite user issues
  • Tax department denies any further extension to September 30
  • Help desk operating 24x7 for taxpayer assistance
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ITR deadline: Over 1 crore tax filings expected on last day

Last day rush for ITR filing sees over 1 crore returns expected as deadline ends. Taxpayers face dual burden with advance tax deadline on same day.

"The clustering of deadlines would still put a strain on filers - Chartered Accountants and Tax Lawyers"

Mumbai, Sep 15

As the extended deadline for income tax return (ITR) filing ends on Monday, filers are hurrying to comply, with more than 1 crore returns anticipated on the final day.

As of now, 6.29 crore returns have been filed for the assessment year (AY) 2025–26.

Last year, ITR filings grew 7.5 per cent year-on-year, and assuming a similar pace, the number could touch 7.8 crore this year. The growth trend has been steady — 6.77 crore returns were filed in AY 2023–24, 5.82 crore in AY 2022–23, and 5.77 crore in AY 2021–22.

Tax experts caution that this year's challenges are intensified by the September 15 deadline for the second installment of advance tax, placing a dual burden on taxpayers and professionals.

Chartered accountants and tax lawyers have said that even with a fully operational portal, the clustering of deadlines would still put a strain on filers.

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) officials have maintained that the system is stable and attributed most issues to browser-related glitches at the user's end. The portal processed a record 70 lakh returns in one day last year.

Meanwhile, the Income Tax Department on Sunday refuted reports which claimed that the date of filing tax return has been extended to September 30.

To assist taxpayers for ITR filing, tax payment and other related services, “our help desk is functioning on a 24x7 basis, and we are providing support through calls, live chats, WebEx sessions and Twitter/X,” it added.

In May, the IT department announced an extension of the due date for filing ITRs for Assessment Year (AY) 2025-26 (for income earned in financial year 2024-25) by individuals, HUFs and entities who do not have to get their accounts audited from July 31 to September 15.

- IANS

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Rohit P
The dual deadline for advance tax and ITR is really stressful for small business owners like me. Government should consider staggering these deadlines next year.
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Arjun K
Good to see more people filing returns! This shows increasing tax compliance and formalization of our economy. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Michael C
As an NRI working in India, I appreciate the 24x7 help desk. They resolved my query quickly last night. The system has definitely improved from previous years.
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Sneha F
The growth from 5.77 crore to potentially 7.8 crore returns shows more Indians are joining the tax net. This is positive for nation building 💪
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Vikram M
While the portal has improved, the government should provide more simplified tax filing for salaried employees. The process can still be daunting for first-time filers.
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Karthik V
My CA was working until 2 AM helping clients file returns. Respect to all the tax professionals managing this last-minute rush! 🙏

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