New Delhi, Sept. 28 -- The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on Monday extended the due date for furnishing income-tax returns for Assessment Year 2026-27 for taxpayers covered under the audit provisions from October 31 to November 21, 2026.

The extension will provide additional time to the specified taxpayers to furnish their returns of income for AY 2026-27, the CBDT said in a press release.

The Board also extended the corresponding deadline for furnishing the tax audit report. The 'specified date' for furnishing the report of audit under the Income-tax Act, 1961, has been extended from September 30 to October 21, 2026, in the case of the taxpayers covered by the provision.

The CBDT said the extension applies to persons mentioned ...