ITR filing 2025 will start soon. Salaried taxpayers will get Form 16 by June 15. The last date for ITR is July 31, 2025. If you file early, you can get a refund in 7-20 days. Keep the documents ready and check the details correctly.
ITR Filing 2025: Lakhs of taxpayers in the country are preparing for Income Tax Return (ITR) filing with the beginning of Assessment Year 2025-26. It is expected that the Income Tax Department will release updated ITR forms soon. This will formally start the e-filing process. However, the salaried class will have to wait to get Form 16 for ITR filing.
When will ITR filing 2025 start?
ITR filing may start soon, as soon as the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) releases the necessary forms. Both offline and online ITR forms for the financial year 2024-25 (AY 2025-26) may be available soon.
However, even though the filing portal opens in April or May, most salaried individuals start ITR filing a little later, usually when they receive their Form 16.
When will Form 16 be available?
Form 16 is a very important document for salaried taxpayers. It contains details of your annual salary and tax deducted (TDS). According to income tax rules, it is mandatory for companies to submit Form 16 by June 15, 2025.
That is why most salaried people start filing ITR only after receiving Form 16. Their ITR filing usually starts in full swing in the last week of May or June.
Important Dates for ITR Filing 2025
- E-filing portal likely to open: April-May 2025
- Last date for receipt of Form 16: 15 June 2025
- Last date for ITR filing (for non-audit cases): July 31, 2025
However, tax experts say that taxpayers should not wait for the last date. They should file ITR before time, so that any kind of trouble or penalty can be avoided. In such a situation, if any mistake is made in filing, then there is also scope for correction in it.
How quickly will I get a refund?
The Income Tax Department has increased the speed of refund processing in recent years. If extra money has been deducted in your TDS or advance tax, then after filing and verifying the return, you usually get a refund within 7 to 20 days. Provided there is no mistake or mismatch.
What to do to get a quick refund?
- Do return verification quickly, like through Aadhaar OTP.
- Your bank account should be linked to PAN and pre-validated.
- Before filing the return, check all the details and calculations properly.
- Taxpayers who filed their returns before July 31 are more likely to get their refund early.
Some tips to make ITR filing easier
- Now the Income Tax Department provides pre-filled ITR forms, but it is important to double-check all the details before final submission.
- Keep all the necessary documents ready. Such as Form 16, interest on savings account, dividend income, tax saving investments etc.
- Keep bank details updated. Bank account should be active and linked to PAN so that there is no problem in refund.
- File ITR early to avoid last-minute technical glitches and late refunds.
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