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ITR Filing 2025: If you still haven’t filed your Income Tax Return (ITR) for FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26), there’s some relief. The Centre has extended the deadline to September 15, 2025, from the earlier cut-off of July 31.
This extension applies to salaried individuals and pensioners whose accounts don’t require an audit. For those whose accounts need auditing, the due date remains unchanged.
That gives you about 20 days to get your documents in order. Filing an ITR is mandatory if your income exceeds the basic exemption limit. And if you’re a first-time filer, you’ll need to create an account on the income tax e-filing portal (www.incometax.gov.in) before proceeding.
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ITR Filing 2025: Why documents matter
The Income Tax Department advises cross-checking your details carefully. Mismatches between your return and records like Form 26AS or AIS can delay processing. For instance, a recent case of a woman selling land worth Rs 4.5 crore showed how proper documentation--and even a decades-old circular --can save taxpayers from unnecessary tax burdens.
ITR Filing 2025: Documents you should keep ready
Here’s what you’ll need to make the process smoother:
- Form 16: If you’re salaried, this certificate from your employer summarises your salary and TDS details.
- Capital gains statement: For those who sold shares, mutual funds or other assets during the year.
- AIS, TIS and Form 26AS: Download these from the e-filing portal to cross-check income, TDS and financial transactions.
- Bank statements and interest certificates: Collect from banks, post offices or any institution where you hold deposits.
- Foreign income and unlisted shares: If you have overseas assets or even signing authority in a foreign bank account, you must report them.
- Tax-saving investment proofs: Only if you’re filing under the old tax regime --these include Section 80C, 80D, HRA, LTA and more.
- PAN, Aadhaar and bank details: Keep these handy since they’re mandatory for filing.
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