Central Board of Direct Taxes extends deadline for filing audit reports of FY24 to October 7

NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has announced an extension for the filing of various audit reports for the financial year 2023-24.

According to a circular (No. 10/2024, reference 225/205/2024-ITA-II) issued by the CBDT on Sunday, the deadline for filing these reports has been pushed from September 30 to October 7, this year.

“Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has decided to extend the specified date for filing of various reports of audit for the Previous Year 2023-24, which was 30th September, 2024 in the case of assessees referred in clause (a) of Explanation 2 to sub-section (1) of section 139 of the Act, to 07th October 2024”, the CBDT said in an official statement.

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has decided to extend the specified date for filing of various reports of audit for the Previous Year 2023-24, which was 30th September, 2024 in the case of assessees referred in clause (a) of Explanation 2 to sub-section (1) of section 139… pic.twitter.com/jyuadaXm71

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According to the circular, this decision comes after the CBDT considered the challenges faced by taxpayers and other stakeholders in submitting the required reports electronically. Many individuals and organisations were encountering difficulties in meeting the original deadline for filing audit reports under the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

The CBDT, exercising its authority under Section 119 of the Income-tax Act, decided to grant this extension. It applies to assessees covered under clause (a) of Explanation 2 to sub-section (1) of Section 139 of the Act. This clause refers to specific categories of taxpayers who are required to submit audit reports for the assessment year.

The extension provides additional time for these taxpayers to complete their electronic filings, ensuring they can comply with the rules without facing unnecessary pressure or penalties. Taxpayers are advised to make the most of this extended deadline and ensure timely submission of their audit reports by the new due date of October 7, 2024. (ANI)