New Delhi, Sept. 14 -- As the deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) for Assessment Year 2025-26 approaches on September 15, a significant number of taxpayers have already filed returns. According to the Income Tax Department, over 6 crore returns have been filed so far, with the department offering 24X7 support services while urging taxpayers to avoid the last-minute rush.

Speculations are also high on whether the Finance Ministry will extend the due date for filing income tax returns again. However, there is no official update regarding the extension of the ITR deadline.

The Income Tax Department announced that the deadline to file the ITR for Assessment Year 2025-26 (i.e., FY 2024-25) has been extended to 15 September 2025, fro...