New Delhi, Sept. 27 -- The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the deadline for furnishing audit reports under the Income-tax Act, 1961, for the assessment year 2025-26.

The specified date, originally set as September 30, 2025, has now been pushed to October 31, 2025.

The decision follows representations from professional bodies, including chartered accountants' associations, citing difficulties in completing audits on time due to disruptions caused by floods and other natural calamities in parts of the country.

The matter was also raised before several High Courts.

The CBDT clarified that the Income-tax e-filing portal has been functioning smoothly, with no technical issues reported.

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