New Delhi, May 28 -- The government on Tuesday extended the deadline for filing income tax returns (ITRs) to September 15, arising from changes in the forms, brought about by a significant change in the Income Tax Act. Government officials cited technical reasons for the extension, citing technical reasons, including necessary system development to reflect simplified compliances. The announcement came well ahead of the start of the annual income-tax return filing exercise. "To facilitate a smooth and convenient filing experience for taxpayers, it has been decided that the due date for filing of ITRs, originally due on 31st July, 2025, is extended to 15th September, 2025," a spokesperson of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) said in a statement. Tax experts and chartered accountants expressed surprise that CBDT extended the deadline without mentioning the date by which the utilities would be made live for filing ITRs. A finance ministry official said this could happen in the first week of June and an announcement would follow. P14...