With the September 30, 2026, tax audit deadline approaching, the Tamil Nadu BJP Professional Cell has submitted a representation to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), seeking a one-time extension of the due date for furnishing Tax Audit Reports for Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27.
S Sundar Raman, who shared the development on X, said the representation requests that the deadline for filing Tax Audit Reports in Forms 3CA/3CB and 3CD be extended from September 30, 2026, to October 31, 2026.
The representation has been submitted on behalf of the Tamil Nadu BJP Professional Cell, highlighting the compliance challenges faced by tax professionals and businesses during the ongoing tax audit season.
Enhanced MSME and GST Disclosures Cited as Key Reasons
According to Sundar Raman's post, the request for an extension is primarily driven by the enhanced disclosure requirements relating to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and GST-related compliance.
These requirements involve extensive reconciliation and verification of financial and tax-related information, increasing the work involved in completing tax audits within the existing timeline.
The Professional Cell has emphasised that the requested extension is not intended to provide any relaxation in compliance obligations. Instead, the additional time is being sought to enable Chartered Accountants and other tax professionals to complete audits with greater accuracy and ensure the quality of disclosures made in the Tax Audit Reports.
On behalf of Tamil Nadu BJP Professional Cell, we have submitted a representation to Hon'ble FM Smt. @nsitharaman avl & Chairman, CBDT @incometaxIndia seeking a one-time extension of due date for furnishing Tax Audit Reports (Form 3CA/3CB + 3CD) for AY 2026-27 from 30th Sep 2026… pic.twitter.com/eL6Xx2uXLM
— S Sundar Raman (@ssundarraman) September 27, 2026
Request Made to the Finance Minister and CBDT
The representation has been addressed to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and the CBDT, requesting their consideration of a one-time extension for AY 2026-27.
With the statutory deadline currently falling on September 30, 2026, the proposed extension would provide an additional month for taxpayers and professionals to complete the necessary reconciliations and furnish their audit reports by October 31, 2026.
The request adds to the ongoing representations being made by professional bodies and other stakeholders seeking additional time for tax audit compliance in the current assessment year.
As of the date of this report, the representation reflects a request for an extension and should not be treated as an official extension announcement by the CBDT. The applicable due date remains September 30, 2026, unless the competent authority issues an official notification extending it.
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