New Delhi, May 27 -- The last date for filing income tax returns for the assessment year 2025-26 has been extended.

The last date originally set to be July 31, 2025, has now been extended to September 15, 2025.

"To facilitate a smooth and convenient filing experience for taxpayers, it has been decided that the due date for filing of ITRs, originally due on July 31, 2025, is extended to September 15, 2025," the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) said in a statement on Tuesday.

A formal notification to this effect is being issued separately.

According to CBDT, this extension is expected to mitigate the concerns raised by stakeholders and provide adequate time for compliance, thereby ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the return fi...