New Delhi, May 27 -- The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has pushed the deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for the assessment year 2025-26 from July 31 to September 15, 2025, citing substantial updates to the ITR forms.

In a press release dated May 27, the board said the extension was necessary due to "structural and content revisions aimed at simplifying compliance, enhancing transparency, and enabling accurate reporting."

These changes, it noted, require additional time for developing, integrating, and testing the relevant e-filing systems.

The Act had overhauled capital gains tax rules for certain transactions effective from that date.

"To facilitate a smooth and convenient filing experience for taxpayers," the boar...