<h1>Tax authority extends income tax return deadline by one day to September 16, 2025 for individuals and HUFs</h1> The tax authority extended the income tax return filing deadline for assessment year 2025-26 by one day to September 16, 2025, for individuals, Hindu Undivided Families and taxpayers not required to have audited accounts; the deadline had previously been extended from July 31 to September 15. The central tax board announced the change late on September 15 and scheduled the e-filing portal for maintenance from 00:00 to 02:30 on September 16 to implement updates. The extension followed reports of portal glitches raised by professionals and taxpayers on social media.