Income-tax return date for companies and audit cases extended to 21 November 2026
ITD Income Tax Due date extension 28 September 2026 The Income Tax Department has given more time to companies and to taxpayers whose accounts must be audited, for their income-tax filings for last year (April 2025 to March 2026). Audit reports under the Income-tax Act (such as the tax audit report) are now due by 21 October 2026 instead of 30 September, and the income-tax return by 21 November 2026 instead of 31 October. This is an income-tax change only: the Companies Act audit and the MCA filing dates are not affected. Issued by Central Board of Direct Taxes Press release dated 28 September 2026 Year Assessment Year 2026-27 (FY 2025-26) Law Income-tax Act, 1961 - section 139(1), Explanation 2, S. No. 2 In short Audit reports under the Income-tax Act (for example the tax audit report in Form 3CA/3CB with 3CD) - now due 21 October 2026 (was 30 September). Income-tax return - now due 21 November 2026 (was 31 October). Covers every comp...