Representation Regarding Delay in Release of ITR Utilities for AY 2025–26 – Request for Timely Accessibility and Compliance Facilitation
To
Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman
Hon’ble Finance Minister
Ministry of Finance
North Block, New Delhi – 110001
Subject: Representation Regarding Delay in Release of ITR Utilities for AY 2025–26 – Request for Timely Accessibility and Compliance Facilitation
Respected Madam,
We, at www.thetaxtalk.com, a leading tax information portal catering to taxpayers, professionals, and policy watchers across India, would like to draw your attention to the delay in release of the Income Tax Return (ITR) filing utilities for the Assessment Year 2025–26.
As a platform that regularly interacts with tax professionals, industry stakeholders, and individual taxpayers, we are witnessing a growing sense of concern and helplessness, especially among early filers and compliance-focused professionals.
While the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified all seven ITR forms as of May 9, 2025, the e-filing utilities are still not available on the income tax portal. As a result, even after more than 45 days into the new assessment year, taxpayers are unable to file their returns.
In contrast, for AY 2024–25, the ITR forms and utilities were released well in advance, facilitating a smoother filing process. The comparative timelines are as follows:
| ITR Form | ITR FOR AY 2024–25 Notification Date | ITR FOR AY 2025–26 Notification Date |
| ITR-1 | December 22, 2023 | April 29, 2025 |
| ITR-2 | January 31, 2024 | April 30, 2025 |
| ITR-3 | January 31, 2024 | April 30, 2025 |
| ITR-4 | December 22, 2023 | April 29, 2025 |
| ITR-5 | January 31, 2024 | May 1, 2025 |
| ITR-6 | January 24, 2024 | May 6, 2025 |
| ITR-7 | February 1, 2024 | May 9, 2025 |
This proactive approach in the previous year allowed taxpayers to commence filing early, reducing the burden on the e-filing portal and minimizing last-minute issues. In light of the above, we earnestly request:
- Immediate release of the e-filing utilitiesfor all notified ITR forms to enable taxpayers to commence filing without further delay.
- Consideration of an extensionof the due date for filing ITRs, ensuring taxpayers have adequate time post-utility release to comply without undue pressure.
- Institutionalization of a timelinewherein ITR forms and corresponding utilities are released simultaneously, preferably well before the commencement of the assessment year, to facilitate timely compliance.
We believe that these measures will significantly enhance the taxpayer experience, reduce systemic bottlenecks, and uphold the principles of ease of doing business.
Thanking you in anticipation.
With Warm Regards,
For The Tax Talk
Sd/-
Rohit Shrma
Authorised Signatories
Place : Nagpur
Date : 19.05.2025
