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CBDT Extends ITR Deadline for Tax Audit Cases to November 21 for AY 2026-27
✍️ India Briefing
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 06:08 AM
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The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the income tax return filing deadline for taxpayers requiring a tax audit for assessment year 2026-27 to November 21. The extension applies nationwide to all such cases.
The CBDT issued a notification extending the deadline for filing income tax returns (ITR) for assessment year 2026-27 in cases where a tax audit is required. The new deadline is set for November 21. This extension is applicable to all taxpayers across India who are subject to tax audit provisions. The move aims to provide additional time for compliance with audit-related requirements. No further changes to the filing schedule have been announced at this time.