<h1>Tax authority confirms September 15, 2025 income tax return deadline; denies September 30 extension claims, e-filing active</h1> The tax authority announced the legal deadline for filing income tax returns for Assessment Year 2025-26 remains September 15, 2025, rejecting social media claims of a September 30 extension as false. It advised taxpayers to rely only on official updates, confirmed the e-filing and AIS/TIS facilities are operational, and offered 24x7 helpline support (calls, chat, WebEx, social media) while requesting taxpayers to provide PAN and contact details for case-specific troubleshooting. The September 15 deadline follows an earlier May extension from July 31 due to mandated revisions in ITR forms and related system updates.