ITR Filing Deadline Nears: Check Step-by-Step Guide to File and Documents Needed

Presently, the due date for filing the Income Tax Return (ITR) is September 15, 2025. Taxpayers are now left with only three days to reach the ITR due date. Still, there are numerous taxpayers due to file their ITR; hence, there are chances that the government may further extend the due date for filing ITR beyond September 15, 2025.

Earlier, the deadline for ITR filing was extended for non-audit cases from July 31, 2025, to September 15, 2025, by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). This financial year, ITR forms were made available late; for example, ITR-5, ITR-6, and ITR-7 were issued in August. Because of this, taxpayers were left with limited time to file their returns. Hence, it is anticipated that the government may extend the due date for ITR filing beyond September 15.

In the previous year, situations were different; ITR-1 to ITR-4 and ITR-6 were released in April, which was the perfect time for release. Taxpayers had adequate time to file their returns. Other than this, other forms were also released by June. Therefore, taxpayers had enough time.

Below are the simple steps for how one can file his/her income tax return (ITR):

• Step 1: Visit the official website of Income Tax.
• Step 2: Now, on the homepage, select the e-file option from the options given in the blue bar.
• Step 3: Now select the option of Income Tax Returns.
• Step 4: After this, select the assessment year and mode of filing.
• Step 5: In the assessment year, enter 2024-25. Meanwhile, select the option of Online in the Mode of Filing.
• Step 6: Now, you will be required to select one of the different options (Individual, HUF, and Others) for Status Applicable.
• Step 7: Now, select your type of ITR. In this, you will be given seven different options of ITR forms.
• Step 8: After this, you have to choose why you want to file an ITR.
• Step 9: Next, you will need to give details like your personal information, total income, deductions, and tax already paid. Enter these carefully.

Documents Needed

• Form 26AS or Form 16A
• Rent agreement if you pay rent (to claim HRA)
• Proof of tax deductions
• Foreign bank account statement if you earn income from abroad
• Previous ITR copy if you have filed before
• Salary slip as proof of income

By following these simple steps, taxpayers can easily file their ITR.