New Delhi, Sept. 17 -- The September 30, 2026 deadline for filing tax audit reports for AY 2026-27 is approaching, while several chartered accountant and tax professional associations have asked the government to extend it to October 31. They have cited a compressed compliance window, delayed availability of return forms and utilities, additional reporting requirements and the time needed for detailed reconciliation and verification.

However, no extension has been announced by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) so far. The September 30 deadline therefore continues to apply. The Income Tax Department has specifically confirmed that the tax audit report for FY 2025-26 must be filed by September 30, 2026.

The Chartered Accountants As...