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CBDT extends ITR deadline for audit cases to 21 November
The Story in Brief
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the due date for filing Income Tax Returns for tax audit cases from 31 October to 21 November 2026. The deadline for furnishing the Tax Audit Report has also been moved from 30 September to 21 October 2026 for Assessment Year 2026-27.
The extension follows over 40 representations from tax professionals bodies and trade associations. They cited delays in the release of ITR utilities, mandatory detailed financial statement formats for non-corporate entities, heavy reconciliation work, overlapping GST and MCA filings and portal glitches. The Rajasthan Tax Consultants Association has also approached the Rajasthan High Court for a speedy remedy.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The extension shifts the focus from missed deadlines to the quality of filings over the next two weeks. Tax professionals still face overlapping compliance with GST and MCA requirements, and the portal glitches that prompted the extension have not been formally resolved. The Rajasthan High Court petition signals a potential backup route if the new dates slip again. The next check point is 21 October 2026, when audited accounts must be ready for the revised tax audit report deadline.
Source: taxscan.in
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