ITR filing FY 2024-25 due day has been extended to today, that is September 16, 2025, but taxpayers are complaining of still facing issues with the income tax e-filing portal.Following the Finance Ministry’s extension of the ITR filing deadline from September 15, 2025, to September 16, 2025, taxpayers initially felt relieved about meeting the submission deadline without incurring penalties – but even after the portal was back after its scheduled maintenance, taxpayers took to social media to vent their frustrations about continued issues.According to an ET report, taxpayers continue to struggle with the ITR submission process due to technical difficulties on the Income Tax department‘s official portal.

ITR filing due date extended: Tax portal glitches continue?

Several taxpayers expressed their concerns via social media, rueing that the single-day extension offered insufficient time, and requested the Finance Ministry for an additional extension of the submission date.Across social media platforms, taxpayers are expressing their discontent and irritation regarding the technical issues they are encountering on the ITR filing portal.The Finance Ministry announced an extension of the ITR deadline through an X post at 11:48 PM on September 15, 2025. They advised that the e-filing portal would undergo maintenance from 12:00 AM to 02:30AM on September 16, 2025, to implement necessary utility modifications.A user named Ravi Kumar wrote on X (formerly Twitter): “It hasn’t been working since the extension. They mentioned maintenance until 3:00 AM, but it’s still not working. Not sure why the date extended when it’s not working?”Another user, Ajit Jha raised concerns about Section 234F late fees appearing during return submission. He noted: “Sir, the utility has not been updated and a late fee under Section 234F is being reflected at the time of uploading the return.”Saurabh Gupta, an advocate, raised concerns about the persistent issues with the tax portal, commenting: “HELP THE PROFESSIONALS DON’t HARASS THEM. ITR Potral has in same condition as it was yesterday. What is the benefit of EXTENSION?”Chartered Accountant Himank Singla reported experiencing technical difficulties, indicating that his IncomeTaxIndia Portal was not functioning.

Income Tax Department shares some quick fixes

On Monday evening, the Income Tax Department’s X handle shared a list of quick fixes for taxpayers facing glitches in accessing the e-filing portal. According to the I-T Department, some issues may arise due to local system/browser settings.

According to the tax department, if you experience problems accessing the Income Tax e-Filing Portal, this could be related to your local system or browser configuration. A series of straightforward troubleshooting procedures can typically address these access issues.

ITR filing: What is the penalty for returns submission after due date?

Deloitte India Partner Aarti Raote advises utilising this additional time, noting significant consequences for late filing.Raote said, “The first is a penalty of up to Rs 5,000 for delayed filing. In addition, there would be interest of 1% on the amount of taxes unpaid for each month till the return is filed. Further, one would lose the chance to carry forward current year losses like capital losses if the return is filed beyond the due date. These losses would otherwise be available for set-off against gains of future years. A bigger implication is also that one loses the right to switch to the tax regime that is more favourable to them and hence may land up paying a higher tax.“She further said, “In addition to the above financial implications, one should expect refunds slower and tax payers could be at a higher risk of receiving notices and scrutiny by the tax department also. They may also face the risk of scrutiny. Thus, it is ideal that the tax returns are filed in time.”

Cotton Ginners Forum Chairman Ehsan-ul-Haq has said that the cotton crop remains largely safe across the country despite heavy rains and floods.

He noted that while rains and flooding have caused some damage in Bahawalnagar and Muzaffargarh districts, the overall condition of the crop is satisfactory.

According to him, cotton prices are currently stable at Rs16,300 per 40 kilograms in Punjab and Rs16,000 per 40 kilograms in Sindh.

He said the purchase and sale of cotton is being seen limited due to the disruption of the transport system due to rains and floods.

Srinagar-Jammu National Highway: The continued disruption of the Jammu-Srinagar national highway has adversely affected the availability of essential supplies in Kashmir, and the fruit growers and traders fear irreparable loss to the industry unless the highway is restored to heavy vehicular traffic immediately.

The traffic department advisory said only light vehicles would be allowed to move on the Srinagar-Jammu highway on Tuesday. Hundreds of apple-laden trucks have been stranded on the highway for many days, as the consignments are likely to rot unless the highway opens without further delay.

These trucks are parked at different places on the highway, unable to move beyond Udhampur due to the sinking of a portion of the highway at Tharad. A major sinking stretch of the road, measuring approximately 50-60 meters near the Tharad Bridge, has caused the highway to close for traffic, with efforts to clear debris and restore the road continuing amidst further damage and unstable terrain.

Fruit growers have already suffered huge losses due to the NH closure, as the apple consignments in the stationary trucks have rotted. Growers are living life on the edge in the Valley, fearing that unless the highway is immediately restored, the horticulture industry would have suffered irreparable losses in Kashmir.

Chief minister Omar Abdullah said on Monday on X, “Just spoke to Union Minister @MORTHIndia @nitin_gadkari Sb regarding the situation along NH 44 & the lack of connectivity with the rest of the country along this vital link. The frustration of fruit growers is understandable. They have been very patient for the first few days but watching their hard work rot because @nhidcl is unable to stabilise the highway, their patience has worn thin & that is totally understandable. Some concrete steps will be taken within the next 24 hours to address this problem but I will wait for that to happen before I say any more about the proposed plan of action.”

Affected by the disruption of the supply chain, most petrol refilling stations in the Valley operated with thin stocks as many put up boards stating that they had exhausted their stocks on Monday.

Long queues of vehicles at the petrol refilling stations added to the fear of the common citizen. Edibles are also being sold by the traders at self-imposed prices, taking refuge under the highway blockade. Chicken was sold at Rs 190 per kg while eggs cost a buyer Rs 240 per dozen in Srinagar city.

The scarcity is already hitting household budgets. Prices of vegetables and other edibles have begun to climb steeply in local markets. Traders say rates of onions, tomatoes and other essentials have doubled in some areas within a week, while milk and poultry are also becoming costlier. So far, medicines and foodgrains are freely available, and there has been no hoarding of these items in the Valley.