📢 Important Notice for All Central Government Employees 📢

ITR Filing Last Date for AY 2025-26 to September 15!

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the due date for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) for the Financial Year 2024-25 (Assessment Year 2025-26). The new deadline for non-audit cases, which includes most salaried individuals like Central Government employees, is September 15, 2025. This is a crucial extension from the original deadline of July 31, 2025.

This extension has been granted to provide taxpayers with more time to comply, following significant revisions to the ITR forms and some technical issues on the e-filing portal.

Key Takeaways and Action Plan 🗓️

Final Deadline: The last date to file your ITR for the financial year 2024-25 is September 15, 2025. Don’t wait until the last minute to avoid potential website glitches and last-minute stress.
Belated Return: If you miss the September 15 deadline, you can still file a belated return until December 31, 2025, but it will come with a penalty. For incomes up to ₹5 lakh, the penalty is ₹1,000, while for incomes above ₹5 lakh, it’s ₹5,000.
Required Documents: Make sure you have all your necessary documents ready, including your Form 16 from your employer, bank statements, investment proofs, and any other relevant income or deduction documents.
Which ITR Form to Use? Most Central Government employees will likely file using ITR-1 (Sahaj), which is for resident individuals with a total income up to ₹50 lakh from salary, one house property, and other sources like interest. However, if your income exceeds ₹50 lakh or you have income from capital gains or multiple house properties, you may need to file using ITR-2. It’s essential to choose the correct form to avoid a defective return.
E-Verify Your Return: After filing your ITR, remember to e-verify it. The filing process is not complete until it has been e-verified. You can do this through Aadhaar OTP, net banking, or other methods.

Why is Filing Your ITR on Time So Important? 🚨

Avoid Penalties: Filing on time saves you from late fees and penalties.
Claim Refunds: If you are due a tax refund, filing your ITR is the only way to get it back. Timely filing ensures a faster refund process.
Loan and Visa Applications: Your ITR is a crucial document for a number of financial transactions, including applying for a loan, credit card, or visa. A filed ITR serves as official proof of your income.
Losses Can Be Carried Forward: Only by filing your return on time can you carry forward any capital losses to be set off against future capital gains.

Let’s make sure we all meet our tax compliance obligations on time. Happy filing!

Important Notice for All Central Government Employees: ITR Filing Last Date for AY 2025-26 to September 15!