GENERAL28 Sept 2026
CBDT extends I-T return filing deadline for audit cases to November 21
Good news if your books are audited. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has pushed the income-tax return filing date for audited taxpayers to November 21. The tax audit report deadline also moves to October 21, from September 30. So you gain extra weeks for compliance. Use this time to finish your audit and file calmly, without rushing.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The CBDT has extended the income-tax return filing deadline for audited taxpayers to November 21.
- The deadline for furnishing tax audit reports has been extended to October 21.
- The tax audit report date earlier stood at September 30, so taxpayers now get more time for compliance.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If your accounts need a tax audit, check with your chartered accountant on where things stand and plan to file well before the new dates, so nothing is left to the last minute.
Statutory Disclaimer: TaxQue Shorts are AI-assisted editorial briefs for compliance awareness. This brief has not passed every source check; confirm the original notification before acting. This does not constitute formal legal or CA counsel.
TaxQue News Desk
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