Karnataka High Court Extends Tax Audit Report Deadline to October 31, 2025
The Karnataka High Court has delivered a significant relief to taxpayers and chartered accountants by extending the deadline for filing Tax Audit Reports (TAR) to October 31, 2025. Here’s what’s happening :
– Background: The Karnataka State Chartered Accountants Association (KSCAA) filed a writ petition seeking an extension of the TAR due date from September 30, 2025, to October 31, 2025, citing difficulties faced by taxpayers and professionals due to technical glitches and delayed release of utilities.
– Court’s Decision: The Karnataka High Court has directly extended the deadline to October 31, 2025, providing much-needed relief to taxpayers and professionals.
– Reasons for Extension: The court considered the challenges faced by taxpayers and professionals, including:
– Delayed Release of Utilities: Late release of ITR and audit form schemas, which prevented taxpayers from accessing accurate information needed for compliance.
– Technical Glitches: Persistent issues on the income tax e-filing portal, which made it difficult for taxpayers to file their returns on time.
– Impact: This extension will help reduce stress and penalties for taxpayers who were struggling with technical issues and other challenges.
Other Developments:
– The Rajasthan High Court has also ordered the CBDT to extend the tax audit report deadline to October 31, 2025, with the next hearing scheduled for October 27, 2025. (The decision comes in response to a PIL filed by the Tax Bar Association, Jodhpur (Case: TBA Jodhpur v/s UOI [CW 18593/2025])
– Various tax bodies, including the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and the Bombay Chartered Accountants’ Society (BCAS), have requested the government to extend the deadline .