CBDT extends tax audit report deadline till Oct 21, ITR last date to Nov 21

 The Central Board of Direct Taxes has officially updated the deadlines for income-tax return submissions, providing taxpayers who are subject to audit an extension until November 21, 2026. Additionally, the deadline for submitting audit reports has shifted to October 21, 2026. This amendment pertains to specific taxpayers outlined in the Income-tax Act, 1961. A detailed notification regarding this extension will be released shortly by the CBDT. The Central Board of Direct Taxes has officially updated the deadlines for income-tax return submissions, providing taxpayers who are subject to audit an extension until November 21, 2026. Additionally, the deadline for submitting audit reports has shifted to October 21, 2026. This amendment pertains to specific taxpayers outlined in the Income-tax Act, 1961. A detailed notification regarding this extension will be released shortly by the CBDT.