By financekaaksha.com
The last date to file ITR for FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26) has been extended to 15th September 2025 from the original date of 31st July 2025 for non-audit taxpayers. However, if you miss filing on this deadline you can file a belated return by 31st December 2025 with penalties and interest
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Consequences of Missing the ITR Filing Deadline
If you submit your return after the deadline, you will be liable to pay interest at a rate of 1% per month or part month on the unpaid tax amount as per Section 234A.
In case of late filing, Section 234F imposes a late fee of – Rs.5,000, if your total income exceeds Rs. 5 Lakh. – Rs.1,000, if your total income is within Rs.5 lakh
Worried that you missed the due date for filing ITR? You can still file ITR in the following ways.
– If you miss the ITR filing due date, you can file a return after the due date, called a belated return. – However, you will still have to pay the late fee and interest charges, and you will not be allowed to carry forward any losses for future adjustments. – You can still claim deductions and exemptions while filing belated returns. – The last date for filing a belated return is 31st December of the assessment year (unless extended by the government).