ITR Filing Deadline 2026: CBDT Extends Tax Audit And ITR Due Dates; How Will This Benefit Taxpayers?
CBDT has extended tax audit and ITR filing deadlines for eligible taxpayers for AY 2026-27. Check the revised dates, eligibility criteria and benefits of the extension.
ITR Filing Date: In a recent update for taxpayers, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the ITR Filing deadline for eligible taxpayers. This extension has been granted for the Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27. It gives major relief to businesses and professionals, as it gives more time to complete their tax-related work without rushing.
The new tax audit report deadline has been extended from September 30 to October 21, 2026. On the other hand, the ITR filing deadline has been changed from October 31 to November 21, 2026.
The only problem here is, this extension is not for all the taxpayers. Eligible taxpayers should check the revised dates and complete filing within the new deadlines
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has decided to extend the due date of furnishing of Return of Income for Assessment Year 2026-27 in the case of persons mentioned at S. No. 2 in the Table below Explanation 2 to sub-section (1) of section 139 of the Income-tax Act, 1961… pic.twitter.com/wyLzVBXSNY
— Income Tax India (@IncomeTaxIndia) September 28, 2026
CBDT Extends Tax Audit and ITR Filing Deadlines for AY 2026-27
The CBDT has announced new dates, and this notice was given as an extension through a social media update. The notice stated that the due date for furnishing ITRs for AY 2026-27 has been revised for persons covered under the specified category of Section 139(1) of the Income-tax Act, 1961.
The revised deadlines are as follows:
| Compliance Requirement | Original Due Date | Revised Due Date |
| Tax Audit Report | September 30, 2026 | October 21, 2026 |
| ITR Filing for Audited Taxpayers | October 31, 2026 | November 21, 2026 |
The extension gives eligible taxpayers additional time to complete their tax audit reports and submit their income tax returns.
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