The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)  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.

In a  released statement, the CBDT said: “The Board has received representations for various professionals, associations, including Chartered Accountant bodies, highlighting certain difficulties being faced by taxpayers and practitioners in timely completion of audit reports.”

“The reasons cited in these representations include disruptions caused by floods and natural calamities in certain parts of the country, which have impeded normal business and professional activity. This matter has also come up before high courts,” the released further stated.

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.