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As the Income Tax Return (ITR) filing season is going on, taxpayers are busy filing their returns. The last date to file an ITR is September 15, 2025. The deadline was extended from July 31 to September 15. But do you know that the ITR filing last date is not the same for everyone? For example, September 15 is the due date for individuals, Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs), and other taxpayers whose accounts don't require auditing. 

In this article, we will know the ITR deadlines for different individuals. Take a look:

For taxpayers whose accounts need auditing, the last date of ITR filing is October 31, 2025. These categories include companies, proprietorship firms, and working partners of a firm, among others. These taxpayers are required to submit their audit report by September 30.

For taxpayers with international transactions, the due date to file an ITR is November 30, 2025. These taxpayers need to furnish a report under Section 92E.

These taxpayers are required to submit their audit report by October 31.

For every category, the last date to file a belated ITR is December 31, 2025. 

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. 

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.

Also Read: What happens if you miss filing your income tax return before the deadline? Penalty and other things to know

To file an ITR, you need some documents handy. Here is a list of some important documents that a taxpayer must keep before filing ITR. 

1) Form 16

Form 16 is a TDS certificate that salaried taxpayers need to file their income tax return (ITR). It's an important document that proves that the government has received the tax deducted by your employer. Form 16 has two parts- A and B. 

2) Capital gains statement

Reporting capital gains is important while filing your ITR. If you have sold any stocks, mutual funds, or other assets, your broker or investment firm should provide you with the capital gains statement. It assists you in determining whether gains are long-term or short-term.

3) PAN, Aadhaar details

Before submitting your tax return, make sure you have your PAN and Aadhaar handy. Citing your Aadhaar number is required, and your PAN is necessary for filing. 

4) Bank Statements/interest certificates

Taxpayers also need to keep their bank statements and interest certificates handy before filing their ITR. Banks issue these documents to account holders. It is required in ITR filing because you need to pay tax on your bank interest also after a certain limit.

5) AIS, TIS and Form 26AS

26AS or AIS: Form 26AS and AIS are important documents to file an ITR. Form AIS contains information on taxes deposited by the taxpayer, including advance tax and self-assessment tax while Form 26AS describes the deduction of TCS and TDS.

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