Extend ITR Deadline Due to 26AS, AIS Mismatch and System Errors: GCCI
The Gujarat Chamber Commerce & Industry (GCCI) has sought an extension for the income tax return (ITR) deadline since the ITR filing utilities were made available quite late this year. Additionally, GCCI has urged the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) to consider extending the income tax audit deadline which is currently set for September 30, 2025 for AY 2025-26.
It’s worth noting that while the central government did extend the ITR filing deadline from July 31, 2025 to September 15, 2025 for individuals not liable for income tax audit, the ITR forms were released late. This meant that the deadline extension didn’t really provide much benefit, which is why GCCI made a representation.
In its representation dated August 11, 2025, GCCI said: “We are writing this letter to bring to your attention several practical difficulties being faced by taxpayers, Chartered Accountants and other stakeholders in timely filing of the Income Tax Returns and Tax Audit Reports for the FY 2024–25 (AY 2025-26). We humbly request your good self to consider the genuine challenges and grant appropriate extension of the due dates for filing of ITR and Tax Audit Report.”
