India, Oct. 29 -- The Income Tax Department on Wednesday extended the deadline for filing income tax returns (ITRs) for corporates and assessees requiring an audit for the assessment year 2025-26 to December 10.

Under the Income Tax Act, such taxpayers are required to file their returns of income by October 31 every year. The department has now granted an additional 40 days to comply with the requirement.

"The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has decided to extend the due date of furnishing of Return of Income for the Assessment Year 2025-26, which is 31st October 2025, to 10th December 2025," the CBDT said in a statement.

Additionally, the last date for filing audited reports has been pushed from October 31 to November 10.

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