100 days into tax season 2025, but where are the tools? Indian taxpayers still waiting for stable ITR utilities.

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As the financial year comes to a close and over 100 days have passed in the 2025 tax filing season, taxpayers and professionals are still facing a critical issue — missing or delayed ITR utilities for filing returns.
Despite advancements in the income tax portal and automation systems, many essential tools and utilities are still unavailable or partially functional.


๐Ÿ“Œ What’s the Current Status?

  • ✅ ITR-1 and ITR-4 utilities: Available

  • ❌ ITR-2, ITR-3, and ITR-5 utilities: Delayed or partially available

  • ๐Ÿ”„ Constant updates and JSON schema changes causing confusion

  • ๐Ÿงช AIS & TIS Reports: Available but still show data mismatches in some cases

  • ๐Ÿ“ฅ Form 26AS: Fully updated but reconciliation remains a task

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Why This Delay Is a Problem

  • ๐Ÿง‘‍๐Ÿ’ผ Tax professionals are unable to plan and process client returns early

  • ๐Ÿ’ผ Businesses can't estimate final tax liability or refunds

  • ๐Ÿ›‘ Loss of interest for delayed refunds due to late filings

  • ๐Ÿ”„ Frequent changes in schema and utilities add to errors and rework



 Impact on Taxpayers

  • Salaried employees with foreign income, multiple house properties, or capital gains can't file using ITR-1 or ITR-4.

  • Small businesses using ITR-3 are stuck without finalized utilities.

  • Professionals are left waiting for full Excel/Java utilities or JSON versions with no bugs.



What the Community Is Saying

“100 days gone and we are still testing beta versions. Is this the new normal?” — A frustrated tax consultant on X (Twitter)

“This is like conducting exams without giving question papers.” — Tax influencer comment on LinkedIn

✅ What Can Be Done Now?

  • Check utility availability daily at: https://www.incometax.gov.in

  • Use offline JSON utilities only if your case is simple and schema is stable

  • Keep drafting computations in parallel using older templates

  • Join tax forums and community groups for latest updates

  • Raise grievances to CBDT if delays continue

๐Ÿ“… Last Date Reminder

๐Ÿ—“️ Due Date for Filing (Non-Audit Cases): 31st July 2025 (extended 15th September 2025)
Don’t wait till the last week, especially if complex incomes are involved!

๐Ÿ”š Conclusion

While tech upgrades are necessary, the basic functionality of accurate and timely utilities is non-negotiable. With 100+ days already gone, the Income Tax Department must fast-track the stable release of all ITR forms and ensure a smooth filing experience for everyone.













 

Location: India

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