CBDT Extends Due Date for Filing Income Tax Return for AY 2026-27
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the due date for furnishing the Return of Income for Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27 in certain cases under the Income-tax Act, 1961.
As per the existing provisions, the due date for furnishing the Return of Income for AY 2026-27 was 31 October 2026 in the case of persons referred to at Serial No. 2 in the Table below Explanation 2 to sub-section (1) of Section 139 of the Income-tax Act, 1961.
Income Tax Return Due Date Extended to 21 November 2026
The CBDT has now extended the aforesaid due date from 31 October 2026 to 21 November 2026.
The extension provides additional time to the taxpayers covered under the specified category to furnish their Return of Income for AY 2026-27.
Audit Report Due Date Also Extended
Consequent to the extension of the income-tax return filing deadline, the ‘specified date’ for furnishing the report of audit under the Income-tax Act, 1961 has also been extended.
For persons referred to at Serial No. 2 in the Table below Explanation 2 to sub-section (1) of Section 139 of the Act, the specified date for furnishing the audit report for AY 2026-27 has been extended:
- Earlier specified date: 30 September 2026
- Revised specified date: 21 October 2026
Thus, taxpayers falling within the specified category will have additional time to comply with both the audit-report and return-filing requirements.
Formal Notification to Follow
The CBDT has stated that a formal order/notification giving effect to these extensions will be issued separately.
The extension is applicable to the specified persons covered under the relevant provisions of Section 139 of the Income-tax Act, 1961.
Revised Important Dates at a Glance
| Furnishing of Audit Report | 30 September 2026 | 21 October 2026 |
| Furnishing of Return of Income | 31 October 2026 | 21 November 2026 |
Taxpayers and professionals should take note of the revised timelines and complete the applicable compliance within the extended due dates.
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