You can request an extension if you need more time to file 2025 income tax returns, but you'll need to do so soon, or risk late-filing penalties.

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Only 2% of federal income tax returns were filed through Free File, even though 70% of filers qualified for the service, according to NerdWallet analysis of IRS data.

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Individuals who are not liable for income tax audit have to file income tax return (ITR) by September 15, 2025, for FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26). You can file the income tax return (ITR) yourself by ...