Government extends ITR and tax audit deadlines for AY 2026-27
In short
The Central Government has extended the filing deadline for Income Tax Returns for AY 2026-27. Taxpayers who need an audit now have until November 21, 2026, and the tax audit deadline is October 21, 2026.
This gives people and companies more time to file. The report does not say why the deadline was moved or whether more changes are coming.
What the reporting says
The Central Government extended the Income Tax Return filing deadline for Assessment Year 2026-27, with taxpayers subject to audit now due by November 21, 2026, and the tax audit deadline moved to October 21, 2026. The reporting says Chartered Accountants must upload audit reports through the e-filing portal. The immediate effect is more time for compliance, but the report does not state why the extension was granted.
Why it matters
The Central Government has pushed back income tax filing and audit dates for AY 2026-27, giving audit taxpayers until November 21, 2026 and shifting the audit deadline to October 21, 2026. That directly affects taxpayers and Chartered Accountants using the e-filing portal. The reporting does not explain the reason for the extension or indicate whether other deadlines were changed.