Deadlines for Income Tax Audit and ITR Filing Extended for AY 2026-2027 to These Dates
The 21-day extension gives audited taxpayers more time as many audits remain in progress and companies have not finalized accounts, professionals said.
- On Monday, the Central Board of Direct Taxes extended the income tax return filing deadline to November 21, 2026, and the tax audit report deadline to October 21, 2026, for specified taxpayers for Assessment Year 2026-27.
- Technical glitches on the income tax e-filing portal and the ICAI UDIN portal, alongside complex data reconciliation requirements, prompted the relief for taxpayers and professionals struggling to meet original deadlines.
- Senior Partner at Nangia & Co LLP, Amit Agarwal, called the 21-day extension a "pragmatic measure, particularly for taxpayers with complex businesses and significant audit and reconciliation requirements."
- This extension does not apply to taxpayers required to file Form 3CEB for Transfer Pricing, according to Wadhwa, who noted these cases maintain their original November 30, 2026 deadline.
- The tax audit report requires acceptance and e-verification by the taxpayer after the chartered accountant uploads it; professionals should avoid pushing compliance to the final days.
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