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CBDT rules out extension of deadline for filing audit reports, ITRs

It said the due dates of filing audit reports have already been extended thrice till January 15 this year.

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It said filing of tax returns and audit reports are essential part of the obligations of assessee and cannot be delayed indefinitely.

Indivjal Dhasmana New Delhi

2 min read Last Updated : Jan 12 2021 | 3:15 AM IST

The finance ministry has ruled out any further extension of the deadline for filing audit reports by companies and income tax returns (ITRs). The statement of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) came after the Gujarat High Court had directed the Union Ministry of Finance to look into the issue of extension of due dates for filing of the report.

CBDT in an order said, "all representations for further extension of the due date are hereby rejected."

It said the due dates of filing audit reports have already been extended thrice till January 15 this year. The last date

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