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Rajasthan HC Seeks CBDT Clarity on 2026 Tax Audit Due Date Extension
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🗓 29 Sep 2026, 07:32 AM
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The Rajasthan High Court has requested the Central Board of Direct Taxes to clarify the extension of the tax audit due date for 2026, issuing final instructions on September 29.
The Rajasthan High Court on 29 September issued final instructions seeking clarification from the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) regarding the extension of the tax audit due date for the year 2026.
The court’s directive comes amid growing uncertainty among taxpayers and practitioners about the new due date provisions, prompting the need for definitive guidance from the CBDT.
The High Court has requested the CBDT to provide a clear timeline and procedural framework for the extended audit deadline, ensuring compliance and avoiding potential penalties.
The clarification is expected to streamline audit processes for businesses and individuals, reducing ambiguity in the upcoming fiscal year.
The court remains open to further directives once the CBDT responds, underscoring the importance of timely guidance for the tax administration.
The court’s directive comes amid growing uncertainty among taxpayers and practitioners about the new due date provisions, prompting the need for definitive guidance from the CBDT.
The High Court has requested the CBDT to provide a clear timeline and procedural framework for the extended audit deadline, ensuring compliance and avoiding potential penalties.
The clarification is expected to streamline audit processes for businesses and individuals, reducing ambiguity in the upcoming fiscal year.
The court remains open to further directives once the CBDT responds, underscoring the importance of timely guidance for the tax administration.