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Tax audit due date remains Sept 30: No extension yet — Here's how much penalty you could face for late filing

IN · 2026-09-28

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Key takeaway

Tax audit report deadline remains September 30; no extension granted by the Income Tax Department.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerthe Income Tax Department holds the September 30 tax audit filing deadline firm, denying extension requests
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onSMEs and tax professionals must compress compliance work into a shorter window, increasing last-minute demand for filing and advisory services
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youdigital tax-filing platforms experience a surge in usage, while SMEs risk penalties for late filing, impacting operational costs

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