CBDT Extends Tax Audit Report Deadline to November 21, October 21 for Filing
Key Highlights
- CBDT extends tax audit report deadline to November 21, October 21 for filing.
- Extension applies to taxpayers subject to audit under Income-tax Act, 1961.
- CBDT extends deadline for furnishing tax audit report to October 21, 2026.
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the deadline for filing income-tax returns for Assessment Year 2026-27 by certain taxpayers subject to audit under the Income-tax Act, 1961. The original deadline for filing the Return of Income was October 31. However, it has been extended to November 21, 2026, for these taxpayers.
The extension applies to taxpayers who are required to furnish the tax audit report under section 92A of the Income-tax Act. 1961, as mentioned in the Table below Explanation 2 to sub-section (1) of section 139 of the Income-tax Act, 1961.
This includes persons who are required to file their tax returns and furnish the tax audit report by November 21. 2026, instead of the original deadline of October 31, 2026.
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The CBDT has also extended the deadline for furnishing the tax audit report to October 21. 2026, from the original deadline of September 30, 2026. The extension will benefit these taxpayers who are subject to audit under the Income-tax Act, 1961.
The department has assured taxpayers that the extension will not affect the quality of services provided by the department.
The CBDT has issued a formal order or notification giving effect to the extension. This will be made available on its official website. The order will provide further details on the extension and the necessary procedures for taxpayers to follow.
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The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has decided to extend the due date of furnishing of Return of Income for Assessment Year 2026-27 in the case of persons mentioned at S. of the Income-tax Act, 1961. The 'specified date' for furnishing of the report of audit under the provisions of the Income-tax Act.
1961 for Assessment Year 2026-27, in the case of such persons, stands extended to 21st October, 2026.
The "specified date" for furnishing the audit report has been extended from September 30 to October 21.
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