ITR AY 2025–26 Deadline Missed: What Happens If You Don’t File Your Income Tax Return By December 31 — Penalties, Interest, And Legal Consequences Explained
New Delhi: The deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) for Assessment Year (AY) 2025–26 ended on September 16, 2025, for taxpayers not requiring audits. If you missed the due date, don’t panic — you still have the option to file a belated return before December 31, 2025. However, this comes with late fees, interest,…