Ministry of Finance
CBDT extends due date for furnishing Return of Income for AY 2026-27 from 31st October, 2026 to 21st November, 2026 in respect of persons subject to audit under the Income-tax Act, 1961
Accordingly, ‘specified date’ for furnishing of the report of audit also stands extended from 30th September, 2026 to 21st October, 2026
Posted On:
28 SEP 2026 5:19PM by PIB Delhi
The due date for furnishing Return of Income for Assessment Year 2026-27 is 31st October, 2026 in the case of persons mentioned at Serial No. 2 in the Table below Explanation 2 to sub-section (1) of section 139 of the Income-tax Act, 1961.
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the aforesaid due date of furnishing of Return of Income from 31st October, 2026 to 21st November, 2026.
Accordingly, the 'specified date' for furnishing of the report of audit under the provisions of the Income-tax Act, 1961 for Assessment Year 2026-27, 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 Act, stands extended from 30th September, 2026 to 21st October, 2026.
A formal order/notification to this effect is being issued separately.
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