ITR Filing FY 2024–25: Last Date for Salaried Professionals – Check Key Details
🧾 Why You Should Know the ITR Deadline
For salary-earning professionals in India, missing the Income Tax Return (ITR) filing deadline can lead to penalties, unwanted interest, and unnecessary stress. With multiple due dates applicable to different taxpayer categories in FY 2024–25 (AY 2025–26), clarity is essential.
As per CBDT, the last date for non-audit taxpayers—like salaried professionals—has been extended to 15 September 2025, a 45-day bump from the original 31 July deadline
ITR Filing FY 2024–25: Last Date for Salaried Professionals – Check Key Details
🗓️ Updated Deadlines at a Glance
| Taxpayer Category | Original Due Date | Revised Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Salaried/Non‑audit | 31 July 2025 | 15 September 2025 Tax2win+4www.bajajfinserv.in+4The Economic Times+4ClearTax |
| Audit-requirement | N/A | 31 October 2025 The Economic TimesTaxBuddy.com |
| Transfer-pricing | N/A | 30 November 2025 The Economic TimesTaxBuddy.com |
| Belated/Revised | N/A | 31 December 2025 The Economic TimesTaxBuddy.com |
🧑💼 Who Is Covered by the 15 September Extension?
This extended deadline applies to:
- Salaried individuals
- Pensioners
- Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs)
- Others whose accounts do not require audit
The CBDT granted this extension due to the implementation of new ITR forms, lengthy TDS updates, and system delays Navbharat Times+15The Economic Times+15The Economic Times+15www.bajajfinserv.in+2India Briefing+2Deccan Herald+2.
⏳ Why the Extension Matters
- Avoid penalties – Section 234F limits late fees to ₹1,000 (income ≤ ₹5 Lakh) and ₹5,000 (income > ₹5 Lakh).
- No interest on self-assessment tax if tax dues are cleared by the original date, 31 July www.bajajfinserv.inwww.bajajfinserv.in+2www.ndtv.com+2The Economic Times+2.
- Higher refund interest – tax refunds will attract ~33% more interest due to the extended period The Economic Times.
- Smooth process – more time to review Form 26AS, reconcile TDS, and adjust revised ITR forms.
ITR Filing FY 2024–25: Last Date for Salaried Professionals – Check Key Details
✅ 5 Important Things to Do Before 15 September
- Reconcile Form 26AS / AIS
- Download from Income Tax e-filing portal → verify TDS, advance tax, refunds Angel One+8Tax2win+8The Economic Times+8The Times of India+4www.bajajfinserv.in+4The Economic Times+4.
- Choose the right ITR form
- ITR-1 (SAHAJ): Salaried and other standard incomes under ₹50 Lakh www.bajajfinserv.in+1Angel One+1ClearTax+3Income Tax Department+3Wikipedia+3.
- ITR-2: Adds capital gains, crypto, foreign income, or multiple house properties The Times of India.
- Pay Self-Assessment Tax by 31 July
- No interest under Section 234A if paid on time www.ndtv.comThe Economic Times.
- Gather all documents
- Form 16, bank interest statements, investment proofs, rent receipts, capital gains, crypto reports.
- E-verify on time
- Use Aadhaar OTP, Net Banking or EVC – within 30 days of filing.
📝 What If You Still Miss the Deadline?
- Belated Return (Late Return): Allowed until 31 December 2025.
- Revised Return: Also until 31 December 2025.
- Updated Return (under new rules): Till 31 March 2030 www.ndtv.com+9TaxBuddy.com+9The Economic Times+9www.ndtv.com+1marathi.indiatimes.com+1www.ndtv.com+3Tax2win+3www.bajajfinserv.in+3.
⚠️ Late Fees & Interest
- Section 234F: ₹1,000 or ₹5,000 depending on income.
- Section 234A: 1% per month on unpaid tax amount.
👁️🗨️ Pro Tips for Filing Smoothly
- File early in September to avoid website slowdowns.
- Keep soft copies of all proofs and Form 26AS saved securely.
- If expecting a refund, verify bank account in Form 26AS.
- Choose the regime (Old vs New) that maximizes your tax benefit.
- Deadline extension doesn’t apply to audit-requirement or transfer pricing cases.
📌 Final Words
The revised ITR deadline gives salaried professionals and retirees critical breathing room. But it’s not a reason to delay. File between 1–10 September for a stress-free experience, accurate filing, and maximum benefits.
Remember:
- Pay any self-assessment tax by 31 July.
- File by 15 September (original due date for ease).
- E-verify within 30 days.
- Use the extra time to prepare properly.
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