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The income tax department has extended the ITR filing deadline for FY2025-26 to September 15, 2025.
The ITR filing deadline of September 15 applies to individual taxpayers not subject to audit (i.e., salaried employees, pensioners, freelancers, etc.).
ITR Filing FY 2025-26: The income tax season for filing ITR for FY2025-26 is currently underway. The income tax department has extended the deadline to file the ITR to September 15, 2025 from July 31, 2025, in order to allow more time for taxpayers. The utilities for Form 1 and Form 4 are available. Moreover, salaried taxpayers can also file their ITRs now as their employers must have issued the form 16 by now.
How to File ITR Without a CA: A Beginner’s Step-by-Step Guide (FY 2024-25)
A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners on How to File an ITR Without a CA (FY 2024-25)
Step 1: Maintain These Records on Hand
Before you start, get together:
Aadhaar and PAN cards
Form 16 (if you have a job)
Details of a bank account
Certificates of interest (from the post office or bank)
Evidence of investment (for deductions like 80C, 80D, NPS, etc.)
Form 26AS and AIS (available for download at incometax.gov.in)
Step 2: Access the Income Tax Portal and log in
Go to https://www.incometax.gov.in.
Select “Login.”
Enter your PAN as your password and user ID (reset if necessary).
Step 3: Select the Appropriate ITR Form
Choose the ITR form based on the type of income you have:
ITR-1: For people with salaries up to Rs 50 lakh
ITR-2: For people who have foreign income or capital gains
ITR-3/4: For professional or business income
The portal may suggest the correct form when filing online.
Step 4: Start e-Filing
Go to “e-File” → “Income Tax Return” → “File Income Tax Return”
Select Assessment Year 2025-26
Choose the online mode and correct ITR form
Fill in income details (some info will be pre-filled)
Add deduction claims under various sections
Check tax paid, TDS, and refund details
Step 5: Review and Submit
Carefully review all filled details
Click on “Preview Return”
Once satisfied, submit the return
Step 6: e-Verify the Return
After submission, complete e-verification using any of these:
OTP on Aadhaar-linked mobile
Net banking
Bank account-based EVC
Sending a signed ITR-V to CPC, Bengaluru (optional if e-verification is done)
Note: Returns are not valid until verified.
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