India, Sept. 28 -- CBDT Extends Tax Audit Deadline by 21 Days: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has announced the new deadlines for tax audit and income tax return filing for certain taxpayers in the Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27, which have been extended by 21 days from the original date. The tax audit report deadline and key dates information are given below.

CBDT Extends Tax Audit Deadline by 21 Days: What is the new tax audit deadline for AY 2026-27?

Taxpayers covered by the relevant audit provisions will now have until October 21, 2026, to furnish their tax audit report. The earlier deadline was September 30, 2026. This gives taxpayers and tax professionals an extra 21 days to complete the audit and submit the required repor...