ITR Deadline Fury: Taxpayers Outraged Over Last-Minute “Insulting” One-Day Extension
ITR Deadline extended for one day
Filing your income tax return can be stressful—but for millions in India this year, it turned into a nightmare. On September 15th, right before midnight, the government announced it would extend the deadline for filing tax returns by just one day. Instead of feeling relieved, many taxpayers and chartered accountants (CAs) only grew angrier, saying the move was nothing more than “tokenism” while real problems were ignored.
Last-Minute Chaos and Tech Troubles
Leading up to the original deadline, thousands reported that the tax website was barely working. People faced login errors, frozen pages, and “portal in coma” messages. Many spent hours (and sleepless nights) trying to do their duty, only to be shut out by technical crashes. Despite this, the government’s late-night solution—a 24-hour extension announced at 11:48 pm—left everyone scrambling.
One day, ITR Deadline extension, ‘A Black Day for Taxpayers’ Rights
Chartered accountants took to social media to vent their frustration. Some called it a “ITR Deadline extension black day for taxpayers’ rights.” Why wait until the last minute? And how could one more day possibly make up for three lost to portal glitches?
- CA Atul Modani called the extension “useless.”
- Others compared the move to a bad joke—especially for those who had already stayed up late and still couldn’t file.
- Many joked sarcastically about the government’s “generosity”—ITR Deadline extension giving only 24 more hours after days of website crashes.
More Than Just Tech Issues
The anger goes beyond computer problems. For years, digital tax filing has suffered from glitches, much to the frustration of honest taxpayers. Professionals say deadlines are strictly enforced for citizens, but the government isn’t held responsible when its own systems don’t work. Fees for late filing are hefty—and most people just want a fair chance to comply.
No Real Relief
Professional groups had asked for a longer extension, knowing many people were affected by the technical problems. This time, the request was denied. Critics say the government cared more about meeting its own revenue goals than helping the public. The midnight announcement did little to improve trust in tax authorities, with many feeling their time and effort had been dismissed.
Lessons for the Future
This year’s ITR deadline drama is a reminder that digital government services must work smoothly—especially when millions depend on them. People want clear communication, reliable systems, and some compassion in the face of genuine difficulties. Until those improvements arrive, many will remember this deadline not as a relief but as an insult.
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