The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has announced an extension for taxpayers subject to tax audits for Assessment Year 2026-27. The deadline for submitting the tax audit report has been moved from 30 September 2026 to 21 October 2026. Consequently, the deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) for these individuals has been extended from 31 October 2026 to 21 November 2026.
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the due date for filing the Income Tax Return (ITR) for AY 2026-27 for taxpayers who are subject to tax audit under the Income-tax Act, 1961.
According to a press release dated 28th September 2026, the return filing deadline has been extended from 31st October 2026 to 21st November 2026. The corresponding due date for furnishing the tax audit report has also been extended from 30th September 2026 to 21st October 2026.
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FAQ :
The due date for furnishing the tax audit report for AY 2026-27 has been extended to 21 October 2026.
The deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) for AY 2026-27 for taxpayers subject to tax audit has been extended to 21 November 2026.
This extension benefits taxpayers who are subject to tax audit under the Income-tax Act, 1961, for Assessment Year 2026-27.
The CBDT announcement regarding the extension was made on 28 September 2026.
Yes, the CBDT press release states that a formal order or notification will be issued separately to implement these extensions.