“Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has decided to extend the due date for filing of ITRs & Tax Audit Reports from 30th Sep,2019 to 31st of Oct,2019”

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has decided to extend the deadline for filing of ITRs and Tax Audits Reports by a month.  Given the relentless demands by Chartered Accountants (CAs) and tax consultants, the CBDT has given a breather till October 31. It will also provide some respite to smaller companies too, who are struggling with GST filings.

The CBDT tweeted: “On consideration of representations recd from across the country, CBDT has decided to extend the due date for filing of ITRs & Tax Audit Reports from 30th Sep, 2019 to 31st of Oct, 2019 in respect of persons whose accounts are required to be audited. Formal notification will follow”.