The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has announced an extension of the due date for furnishing the Return of Income for the Assessment Year 2025–26 under the Income-tax Act, 1961.
According to the official notification, the due date under Section 139(1) of the Act—originally October 31, 2025—has been extended to December 10, 2025 for assessees referred to in clause (a) of Explanation 2 to sub-section (1) of Section 139.
Additionally, the ‘specified date’ for furnishing audit reports for the Previous Year 2024–25 (AY 2025–26) has also been extended. The earlier deadline of October 31, 2025 will now be November 10, 2025.
The extension aims to provide relief to taxpayers and professionals facing time constraints in finalizing their returns and audit reports before the original deadlines. The CBDT clarified that a formal order or notification to this effect will be issued separately.
This is part of the Board’s continued efforts to ensure smooth compliance and to address practical difficulties faced by taxpayers and chartered accountants in adhering to statutory timelines.
Source: Press Release by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)(uploaded by user, dated 29 October 2025)
