Missed ITR-1 filing deadline? Here's how to file belated return
Forgot to file your Income Tax Return (ITR-1) for AY 2025-26 by the September 16, 2025 deadline?
You're not alone—and you still have a chance. The tax portal lets you submit a belated return until December 31, 2025.
Just log in at incometax.gov.in, pick "AY 2025-26" and "ITR-1," fill out your info, upload documents, and hit submit.
Late filing vs. no filing
Filing late does come with some baggage: expect a penalty of ₹5,000 if your income is over ₹5 lakh (₹1,000 if it's less), plus interest at 1% per month on unpaid tax.
Skip filing altogether and things get trickier—the tax department can estimate your income using bank transactions, TDS, AIS, and SIS reports and slap on penalties up to 300%.
So even if you missed the main deadline, it's worth wrapping this up soon!