CBDT urges tax professionals to file pending audit reports
In short
CBDT started the SAKSHAM NUDGE campaign to push tax professionals to file audit reports on time. Messages went out by SMS and email, and the deadline was extended to October 21.
This matters for tax filers and the Income Tax Department, but the reporting does not fully state how many people were contacted or how many reports are still pending.
What the reporting says
CBDT launched the SAKSHAM NUDGE campaign to push tax professionals to file pending audit reports on time, targeting those who filed fewer than 50% of reports in the previous financial year. The publisher summaries say notices were sent by SMS and email, and the filing deadline has been extended to October 21 to allow more submissions. The exact number of professionals contacted is only partly stated in the available reporting.
Why it matters
The tax department’s SAKSHAM NUDGE drive is aimed at professionals who filed less than half of last year’s audit reports. By extending the deadline to October 21 and sending reminders through SMS and email, CBDT is trying to lift compliance before the cutoff. The reporting suggests a meaningful pending workload, but it does not give the full contact total or the current filing gap.