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CBDT ReportPublished 8 Jul 2026Read time 1 min

Tax Audit Deadline Extended for Assessment Year 2025-26

CBDT has extended the tax audit report filing deadline for AY 2025-26.

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What happened

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) — the government body that oversees income tax in India — has extended the deadline for filing certain audit reports. This applies to Assessment Year 2025-26, which covers income earned in the financial year 2024-25. The exact new deadline date is not mentioned in the source content.

Why it matters

Tax audit reports are documents that a chartered accountant prepares to verify your income and accounts. Businesses and professionals above certain income limits must file these. An extension gives taxpayers and their accountants more time to complete and submit these reports without penalty.

What to check

  • →Check the official Income Tax India website (incometax.gov.in) for the exact new deadline date
  • →Ask your chartered accountant if this extension applies to your specific audit report type
  • →Find out if your business or profession crosses the income threshold that requires a tax audit
  • →Look at whether any penalty for late filing has been waived along with this extension
  • →Consider confirming this update directly from the CBDT press release for the precise details

This is general information, not financial advice. Check your own position with your lender or an adviser.

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