Latest news as of 24 September 2026: The tax audit report filing due date for Assessment Year 2026-27 remains 30 September 2026. The CBDT has not issued an official notification extending the deadline as of this update.
Professional bodies and tax practitioners have requested an extension of the tax audit report filing due date to 31 October 2026. This is a request only; it does not change the due date unless the CBDT issues an official extension notification.
High Court update: The Rajasthan Tax Consultants Association (RTCA) has reportedly filed a writ petition before the Rajasthan High Court seeking an extension of the tax audit report filing deadline to 31 October 2026. The matter was reported for hearing on 25 September 2026. No final High Court direction extending the deadline has been reported in this update.
Current status: No tax audit report filing due date extension for 2026 has been officially announced. This page will be updated when the CBDT publishes an official notification.