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The CBDT has given taxpayers and professionals a welcome breather. The new deadline for submitting tax audit reports is now October 31, 2025. This decision was made after chartered accountants cited challenges from recent natural disasters. A formal notification for the extension is expected to be issued soon.

Key Points: CBDT Extends Tax Audit Report Deadline to October 31 for AY 2025-26

  • Extension granted due to difficulties from floods and natural calamities across the country
  • Decision follows representations from professional bodies like Chartered Accountants
  • Income-tax e-filing portal is confirmed to be operating smoothly without issues
  • Over 4 lakh Tax Audit Reports have already been successfully uploaded
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CBDT extends deadline for filing tax audit reports for AY 2025-26 to October 31

CBDT grants a one-month extension for filing tax audit reports until Oct 31, 2025, due to disruptions from floods and requests from professional bodies.

"The CBDT has decided to extend the specified date... from 30th September 2025 to 31st October 2025 - CBDT"

New Delhi, September 25

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the deadline for filing tax audit reports for the Assessment Year (AY) 2025-26 and the new specified date for submitting audit reports under the Income-tax Act, 1961, for the Previous Year 2024-25 has been moved from September 30 to October 31.

"The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has decided to extend the specified date for filing various audit reports for the Previous Year 2024-25 (Assessment Year 2025-26), from 30th September 2025 to 31st October 2025, for assessees referred to in clause (a) of Explanation 2 to sub-section (1) of section 139 of the Act," it said in a post on X.

This extension comes in response to representations from professional bodies, including Chartered Accountants, who cited difficulties in completing audits on time due to disruptions caused by floods and natural calamities in various parts of the country. The matter has also been raised before the High Courts.

The CBDT clarified that the Income-tax e-filing portal is operating smoothly, with no technical issues. As of September 24, 2025, over 4.02 lakh Tax Audit Reports (TARs) had been successfully uploaded, including 60,000 on that day alone. Additionally, more than 7.57 crore Income Tax Returns (ITRs) have been filed till September 23, 2025.

However, considering the challenges faced by taxpayers and practitioners, the Board has granted a one-month extension to ease the compliance burden. A formal notification regarding the deadline extension is expected to be issued shortly.

Recently, the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) here on Tuesday. The MoU was signed by Ravi Agrawal, Chairman, CBDT, and AM Bajaj, Dy CAG (Commercial & CRA), in the presence of CAG K Sanjay Murthy.

Both organisations will collaborate to promote academic, training, and research interaction/cooperation in capacity development and research activities in areas of mutual interest.

The CAG emphasised that the signing of the MoU will significantly enhance professional cooperation and capacity-building efforts, particularly in data-driven technology, between the two Departments. This MoU will serve as a strategic framework to bridge the skills gap between the two institutions and foster mutual growth.

- ANI

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Rohit P
As a small business owner in Kerala, this extension is a blessing. Our office was flooded last month and we're still recovering. At least now we can focus on rebuilding without the tax pressure. Good decision by the government.
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Michael C
While the extension is welcome, I hope the CBDT considers making October 31 the permanent deadline. September 30 always feels rushed, especially with festival season starting. The extra month would help everyone plan better.
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Ananya R
The numbers are impressive - 4.02 lakh audit reports already filed! Shows that our tax system is becoming more efficient. The MoU between CBDT and CAG is also a positive step for better governance. 👍
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Sarah B
I appreciate that they clarified the e-filing portal is working smoothly. Last year there were technical glitches around the deadline. Good to see improvements in the digital infrastructure.
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Vikram M
Hope this doesn't become a regular practice though. Extensions should remain exceptional for genuine emergencies. Tax compliance discipline is important for our country's growth.
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Kavya N
As a CA, I can confirm the challenges were real this year. Multiple states affected by natural calamities made it difficult to complete audits. Thank you CBDT for this pragmatic approach!

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