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Income Tax Department, Government of India ReportPublished 30 Sept 2026Read time 1 minEffective 29 Sept 2026

ITR Filing Deadline Extended: More Time to File Tax Returns

The Income Tax Department extended ITR and audit report filing deadlines via Circular 7/2026.

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What happened

The Income Tax Department issued Circular No. 7/2026 on 29 September 2026. This circular extends the deadlines for filing Income Tax Returns (ITRs) and audit reports for the current assessment year. The exact new deadlines are not fully available in the source content provided.

Why it matters

Deadline extensions give taxpayers and their chartered accountants more time to complete and submit tax filings accurately. This reduces the risk of penalties for late filing. Such extensions are typically granted when there are technical issues on the tax portal or when a large number of filings are pending.

What to check

  • →Check the Income Tax Department's official website at incometax.gov.in for the exact new deadline dates mentioned in Circular No. 7/2026.
  • →Find out whether the extension applies to your specific type of return — salaried, business, or audit cases — as different categories may have different new deadlines.
  • →Ask your chartered accountant or tax professional whether your filing falls under the extended timeline or an earlier deadline.
  • →Look at whether your audit report (if applicable) also has an extended deadline, as audit and ITR deadlines are often separate.
  • →Consider completing your filing well before the new deadline to avoid last-minute portal congestion or technical difficulties.

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