New Delhi, Sept. 28 -- The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended deadlines for certain taxpayers. These taxpayers must get their accounts audited under income tax rules. The extension applies to the assessment year 2026-27.

Their income tax return deadline moves from 31 October to 21 November 2026. The deadline for their tax audit report has moved from 30 September to 21 October 2026.

Both deadlines have been extended by 21 days. The relief applies only to the taxpayer category specified in the government notice.

Social media users reacted to the announcement.

"The date should be extended to 31st October, because the Durga Puja festival in West Bengal is from 16th to 21st October," wrote one user.

"Try to give relief in f...