Does the September 16, 2025 extension apply to both salaried and self-employed taxpayers?

I am a freelancer, and my income is not that high. I checked with the IT department website and it clearly mentions that non-audit self-employed persons can also file till September 16. So it’s not just for salaried employees. The government wants to make sure that small business owners also get relief.

Yes, it does apply to both groups, but with conditions. Salaried taxpayers always fall under the non-audit category, so they can use the September 16 date without problem. For self-employed taxpayers, the extension is valid only if their business turnover is below the audit limit (₹1 crore/₹10 crore depending on digital transactions). If audit is required, their due date is different, usually in October.