Are you a company, partnership firm, or taxpayer whose accounts are subject to audit? Here’s some great news for you. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITRs) to December 10, 2025. This significant decision was made in response to requests from industry organizations and tax experts.
Previously, such taxpayers were required to file their returns by October 31. This extension will provide breathing room for companies and professionals who were unable to complete their work on time due to recent natural disasters and regional disruptions. Learn the full details of this important announcement.
Major relief for taxpayers subject to audit
The CBDT issued a notification today (Wednesday) providing double relief to taxpayers. Companies, partnership firms, and proprietorships, which are required to have their accounts audited under the Income Tax Act, are now permitted to file their ITR by December 10, 2025, instead of October 31. Along with the return, the deadline for submitting the audit report has also been extended from October 31 to November 10. This move simplifies the entire compliance process.
Why did the CBDT take this decision
The CBDT clarified that this decision was taken in light of extraordinary circumstances. Industry organizations and tax experts had requested that the CBDT consider that operations had been disrupted due to floods and other natural disasters in many parts of the country, making timely audits and return filing extremely difficult. This extension of the deadline is particularly important for companies and professionals who need more time to complete complex audit procedures.
General taxpayers have already received relief
It is important to note that general individual taxpayers have already received relief. The deadline for filing ITR (Income Tax Return) for individual taxpayers was extended from July 31 to September 16. According to official data, more than 75.4 million returns were filed by that date, of which 12.8 million taxpayers paid self-assessment tax.
This decision of CBDT is a big lifeline for thousands of companies and taxpayers who are under audit, giving them an opportunity to comfortably meet their compliance without paying any penalty.