New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- The nation's Income Tax Department has extended the ITR-filing deadline for the current assessment year to 15th September, 2025. This extension provides taxpayers additional breathing room beyond the original 31st July cutoff date.

Furthermore, by early August, some 2.51 crore returns have already been filed, with 2.43 crore verified and 1.13 crore processed. The objective for the taxpayers, hence, is to ensure that they submit their returns within the stipulated time, following the laid-down guidelines efficiently.

Taxpayers must choose the correct ITR form based on their past tax filing history and current income profile. The e-filing portal and downloadable Excel/JSON utilities are readily available for all form...