GCCI Requests CBDT to Extend Tax Filing Deadline
The Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has officially urged the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) to extend the income tax return filing deadline, citing serious portal issues and persistent glitches in the Income Tax e-filing system.
This request comes as taxpayers and consultants continue to face difficulties while uploading ITRs, verifying returns, and accessing crucial compliance utilities ahead of key due dates.
Why GCCI Wants Deadline Extension
The GCCI’s representation to the CBDT is based on the following challenges:
- Frequent outages on the e-filing portal (incometax.gov.in)
- Error messages during XML/JSON upload
- Verification failures via Aadhaar OTP or DSC
- Sluggish response while downloading AIS/TIS reports
- Technical errors in utility updates for ITR-3 and ITR-5
These issues are affecting salaried individuals, professionals, and small businesses who are trying to meet the income tax return filing deadline for Assessment Year 2024–25.
Current ITR Deadlines (as per CBDT Notification No. 42/2025)
| Category | Due Date |
|---|---|
| Individual/HUF (no audit) | 31st July 2025 |
| Businesses requiring audit | 31st October 2025 |
| Companies and TP cases | 30th November 2025 |
🔗 Official Notification: incometaxindia.gov.in
Legal & Technical Reference
- Rule 12 of the Income-tax Rules, 1962 was amended by CBDT Notification No. 40/2025 to revise and notify ITR forms for AY 2025–26.
- Tax professionals are struggling with ITR-3 and ITR-5 JSON utility compatibility, which affects accurate computation and data validation.
- Several CA associations and local chambers have echoed GCCI’s concerns.
Expert Insight:
“Digital filing systems are vital, but reliability is equally important. Extending the ITR deadline will ease pressure on honest taxpayers and ensure fair compliance,” says CA R. Mehta, Ahmedabad.
What Should Taxpayers Do Now?
While waiting for an official response from CBDT, here’s what you can do:
- Keep all documents ready: Form 16, AIS, TIS, 26AS
- Check ITR utilities daily for updates
- Use offline ITR utility to pre-fill data
- Report technical issues via e-filing Grievance Redressal
- File early if portal access is stable
Possible Relief Expected Soon
Based on recent trends, CBDT has historically granted extension of ITR deadlines in response to:
- COVID disruptions (2020–22)
- Initial glitches during new portal launch in 2021
- System updates or statutory changes like Budget 2024
A formal notification from CBDT is awaited.
Summary
GCCI has requested CBDT to extend the income tax return filing deadline due to ongoing portal glitches. Taxpayers are facing login issues, upload errors, and verification failures.
FAQs
Q1. Is the ITR deadline extended officially yet?
No. As of now, the deadline remains unchanged. CBDT is reviewing the request.
Q2. Who made the request for extension?
The Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI).
Q3. What are the issues being faced on the portal?
Frequent downtimes, upload failures, slow response times, and form utility glitches.
Final Words
At Efiletax, we are monitoring all official CBDT announcements. Stay updated with us for real-time alerts on ITR deadline extensions, utility changes, and compliance tips.