ITR Filing 2025, Aug. 2 -- The government has extended the last date to file income tax returns for 2025 to September 15, as opposed to the typical July 31. However, it is advisable to file ITR before the due date to avoid making last-minute mistakes during the rush and get room to correct them if you have entered any wrong detail.

You need to mandatorily file your ITR if your total income is over Rs.2.5 lakh under the old tax regime. For the new tax regime, the requirement is an income of Rs.3 lakh and above.

You will have to file an ITR if your total income exceeds these amounts, even if you do not pay taxes. However, delaying ITR filing can lead to a number of mistakes that you would want to avoid to stay away from consequences inclu...