Deadline extended, new form notified: Why filing income tax returns will be different this year

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the deadline to file income tax returns (ITRs) from July 31 to September 15, 2025. This extension is part of several changes introduced in the ITR filing process this year. One such change is the introduction of Form ITR-U (Income Tax Updated Return), notified on May 19, which allows taxpayers to file or revise returns for up to 48 months

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