CBDT extends due date for furnishing Return of Income for AY2026-27 in respect of persons subject to audit under the Income-tax Act, 1961 to 21 November; Tax Audit Deadline Extended to 21 October – CBDT Press Release 28.09.2026
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Revenue
Central Board of Direct Taxes
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New Delhi, 28th September, 2026
Press Release
CBDT extends due date for furnishing Return of Income for AY2026-27 in respect of persons subject to audit under the Income-tax Act, 1961
The due date for furnishing Return of Income for Assessment Year 2026-27 is 31st October, 2026 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
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has decided to extend the aforesaid due date of furnishing of Return of Income from 31st October, 2026 to 21st November, 2026.
Accordingly, the ‘specified date’ for furnishing of the report of audit under the provisions of the Income-tax Act, 1961 for Assessment Year 2026-27, in the case of persons referred to at S. No. 2 in the Table below Explanation 2tosub- section (1) of section 139 of the Act, stands extended from 30th September, 2026 to 21st October, 2026
A formal order/notification to this effect is being issued separately.
(V. Rajitha)
Commissioner of IncomeTax
(Media & Technical Policy) &
Official Spokesperson, CBDT
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