Tax department reports 5.9 crore returns filed by July 31 deadline
By the July 31 cut-off, 5.9 crore individual tax returns were submitted, a figure below the 7.3 crore filed by the extended deadline last year.
The Income Tax department announced that 5.9 crore individual returns were filed by the July 31 deadline, a lower tally than the 7.3 crore returns recorded by September 16, 2025, when the filing period was extended. Official data shows that, after accounting for revised submissions, 8.7 crore returns were filed in FY 2024-25, representing just under 8.1 crore distinct filers. The Central Board of Direct Taxes highlighted that taxpayer trust and punctual compliance drive the nation's growth.
Taxpayers who missed the July deadline may still submit returns until December, but will incur a penalty. Business-income filers using ITR-3 have an extended deadline of August 31, while those on the ITR-4 scheme can file until October 31. The filing pattern suggests a steady flow rather than a last-minute surge.
Why it matters
It shows how many taxpayers are meeting deadlines, affecting government revenue and compliance trends.
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