The Income Tax Department on Wednesday announced an extension of the due date for filing Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for the Assessment Year (AY) 2025–26. According to a notification issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), the new deadline for corporates and other taxpayers whose accounts require audit has been moved from October 31 to December 10, 2025.

In its official notification, the CBDT stated, "The due date of furnishing the Return of Income under

sub-section (1) of Section 139 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, for Assessment Year 2025-26, which was earlier October 31, 2025, stands extended to December 10, 2025, in the case of assessees referred to in clause (a) of Explanation 2 to the sub-section."

The Board has also revised the deadline for filing audit reports under the I

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