Income Tax Return (ITR) Due Date for Non-Audit Cases Extended to 15th September 2025
In a recent announcement on 27th May 2025 by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), the due date for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) for non-audit cases for the Assessment Year (AY) 2025-26 has been extended from the usual 31st July 2025 deadline to 15th September 2025. This extension comes as a major relief for individual taxpayers, professionals, and small businesses who are not subject to tax audit under the Income Tax Act.
Who Does This Extension Apply To?
The extension is applicable to non-audit cases, i.e., taxpayers who are not required to get their accounts audited under Section 44AB of the Income Tax Act. This generally includes:
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Salaried individuals
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Pensioners
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Freelancers
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Small businesses with turnover below audit threshold
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Professionals with income below the audit limit
📌 Note: Taxpayers subject to audit, such as businesses exceeding turnover limits or certain professionals, still need to comply with the original due dates applicable to audit cases.
