The deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for the financial year was September 16. However, for those who missed this deadline, there's still an opportunity to file a belated return. The government had extended the original deadline from September 15 to September 16 to accommodate taxpayers facing technical issues with the e-filing portal.

Understanding belated returns

A belated return is any ITR filed after the original deadline. According to Income Tax regulations, taxpayers can file a belated return up to three months before the close of the assessment year or before the completion of assessment, whichever comes first. For the current financial year, this means December 31, 2025, is the absolute cut-off.

How to file income tax before December 31?

Step 1: Visit the Income Tax

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