GENERAL28 Sept 2026
I-T dept extends corporate tax audit, ITR filing deadlines by three weeks
Good news for companies. The income tax department has given corporates three extra weeks to file their tax audit report and income tax return for assessment year 2026-27. The audit report date moved from September 30 to October 21, and the return date from October 31 to November 21. You now have more breathing space to finish audits, reconcile numbers, and file correct returns without rushing.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The CBDT has extended the corporate ITR filing due date for AY 2026-27 by 21 days, from October 31 to November 21.
- The last date for submitting the tax audit report has been extended from September 30 to October 21.
- The department said over 7.8 crore ITRs were filed for assessment year 2026-27 till August 31.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you are a corporate taxpayer with an audit pending, check with your chartered accountant and plan your audit and filing against the new dates, keeping in mind that further extensions are not guaranteed.
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