Income Tax Audit Report Filing Deadline Extended to October 21, 2026
The deadline for submitting tax audit reports and related income-tax filings for the Assessment Year 2026-27 is October 21, 2026, extended from September 30 by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). Taxpayers with business turnover exceeding Rs 1 crore or professionals meeting specified criteria must file audit reports under various sections of the Income Tax Act. Key forms include 3CA/3CB, 3CD, 10B, 10BB, 10CCB, and others. Chartered accountants and taxpayers are advised to verify applicable forms and complete filings to avoid penalties.
First-hand measurement across 4 sources
We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 44/100.
Outlets measured: ndtv, moneycontrol, moneycontrol, zeenews. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
zeenews broke this story on 21 Oct, 04:55 am. Other outlets followed.