Rajasthan HC defers hearing on tax audit extension plea after CBDT fails to file response; matter listed for September 28, 2026.
Tax Audit Deadline Extension Plea Awaits CBDT Response
The Rajasthan High Court has deferred the hearing on a petition seeking extension of the tax audit due date to October 31, 2026, after the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) failed to file its reply. The matter has been reposted for hearing on September 28, 2026.
Last year, on September 24, 2025, the Court had directed CBDT to consider an extension of the tax audit deadline, resulting in an advisory extension to October 31, 2025. Petitioners this year are seeking a similar relief, citing procedural delays and increased compliance burden.
For tax professionals and taxpayers, the outcome may impact compliance timelines. The delay in CBDT’s response suggests ongoing internal deliberations. Practitioners should monitor developments closely, as any last-minute extension will require rapid coordination with auditors and preparers.
