Loading-Loop, Access Denied, Network Issue, Blank Screen... ITR Faces Glitch; Netizens Share Frustration

Extension of dates for filing Income Tax Return (ITR) has gathered steam on social media channels such as X. Professionals such as CAs and Advocates too joined the call to seek an extension in dates for filing of ITRs.

Users reported loading-loop, network related issues, and even blank screens during filing of ITRs as well as to comply with AIS guidelines. Users also appeared confused whether to upload from JSON templates or to use the ready-made templates. Users with more than one source of revenue appeared to complain.

Clash of advance tax deadline along with ITR is a probable theory causing friction for several users. Many users including professionals complain of the downtimes on the Indian tax agency's website. Netizens are now demanding extension of dates for filing income tax returns.

An X user, apparently an Advocate, shared his experience:

“Request to @IncomeTaxIndia @FinMinIndia — kindly extend the Income Tax Return due date considering the floods in Punjab and ongoing portal issues. This will provide much-needed relief to affected taxpayers. #ITR #DueDateExtension #PunjabFloods ” pic.twitter.com/yNypyPjMbL

— Advocate Faruk Khan (@farukkhan_aap) September 12, 2025

What this nonsance trying from last 20 min. Is your portal working fine give us proof sham on @IncomeTaxIndia . Giving flase statements that portal working fine.#extend_ITR_TAR_duedates #extend_due_dates_immediately #extend_ITR_TAR_duedates pic.twitter.com/yWQFOsUU30

— vijesh suthar (@mahakal6583) September 13, 2025

Lagatar ...har baar...kya kre hum aur kya kregi sarkar #extend_ITR_TAR_duedates pic.twitter.com/IZAERQydPS

— CA Shalini Goyal (@ShaliniGoyal7) September 13, 2025

The current state of the Income Tax Portal is pathetic slow, glitchy & non-functional. Taxpayers & professionals are helpless. Request @IncomeTaxIndia @FinMinIndia to kindly extend due dates.#Extend_Due_Date_Immediately#extend_ITR_TAR_duedates #Extension_हक़_है_भीख_नहीं pic.twitter.com/s2fF6RXPOw

— Rakesh Jain 🇮🇳 (@rakesh_hema) September 13, 2025

Some netizens and Chartered Accountants seemed confused over the dates for Filing of Income Tax for AY 2024-25 with Advance Tax for 2025-26. Since the dates for both is set at September 15th, it is likely that users are confused over which tax file to opt for.

Besides AIS forms, there were also reports of users unable to file Form 26AS as the form did not load on the webpage. From Loading Loop to Access denied, users reported of a wide variety of errors. In some cases the website also displayed a Network Issue while some had to stare at a blank screen after clicking on the submit button.

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Advance tax has confused a number of users, especially for users with capital gains tax liability. That since advanced tax computations are as per two due dates - the first installment of June and the second one as on September. Users who were unable to pay the first instalment will have to pay the penalty, however failure on the second instalment is likely to cause a significant outgo causing unrest among users.

While calls for extension has been a common occurrence on social media, especially around due dates, some users also shared their positive experience. A Chartered Accountant reported that the tax agency delivered refund as fast as "Swiggy delivers food".

#ITR filed at 3:05 PM, intimation at 3:45 PM, refund credited by 4:30 PM—looks like the Income Tax Department just teamed up with Swiggy for express deliveries! 🧐😂😅@IncomeTaxIndia #incometaxreturn #itrfiling #itrrefund pic.twitter.com/n9ztNDlAfF

— CA Vamshi Krishna Thammareddy (@vamshik_19) September 6, 2025