ITR Filing FY25 Last Date: What is the penalty for filing income tax return after 15 September?
Published on 15/09/2025 03:55 PM
As today (September 15) is the last day to file your income tax return (ITR), filers are hurrying to comply. More than six crore ITRs for FY2025 have already been filed, and over 1 crore returns are anticipated on the final day. But do you know what can happen if you don't file your ITR before the deadline? This article will talk about the penalty that a taxpayer will have to pay after crossing the last date.
Before talking about the penalty, let's find out if a taxpayer can file ITR after the deadline. The answer is yes, a taxpayer can file the ITR after the due date, too.
For example, if you do not file your ITR for FY 2024-45 till September 15, you can do it by December 31, 2025.
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If you file your ITR after the deadline, you need to pay a penalty of up to Rs 5,000 and may face some other consequences.
Under Section 234A, one per cent interest per month or part of the month will be payable along with the tax due if there is tax payable.
A penalty of Rs 5,000 under Section 271F might also be payable, depending upon the case. However, if a taxpayer has paid the taxes and only a return is pending, then no interest will be charged.
Balance tax payable × 1% × number of months delayed
It is for all the taxpayers, including HUFs (Hindu Undivided Families), and businesses.
To assist taxpayers for ITR filing, tax payment, and other related services, “our help desk is functioning on a 24x7 basis, and we are providing support through calls, live chats, WebEx sessions, and Twitter/X,” the I-T Department said.
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A senior sub-editor with Zee Business, Bhawna has an experience of almost a decade in writing and reporting in the financial industry. She has previously worked with companies like VCCi ...LATEST NEWSBy accepting cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts.