LatestAccounting And Audit 27 September 2026
Tax Audit Deadline AY 2026-27: No Extension, Penalty Looms
On 24 September 2026 the Income Tax Department confirmed no official notice extending the tax audit deadline for Assessment Year 2026-27, which remains 30 September. Tax practitioners who miss this date will face statutory penalties, and requests for extensions are not considered valid.
Key update: No extension for AY 2026‑27 tax audit deadline.
- Deadline stays 30 September 2026 as per the Income Tax Department’s official notice on 24 Sept 2026.
- Missing the deadline triggers penalties under the tax audit regulations.
- Requests for extensions are not treated as formal extensions; practitioners must comply or face fines.
For full details, see the ICAI notification.
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