Tax audit extension update: High Courts in Punjab & Haryana, Himachal Pradesh grant more time; CBDTs next move awaited

The Punjab & Haryana High Court and the Himachal Pradesh High Court have extended the income tax return filing deadline for tax audit cases. The new deadline is November 30, 2025. This follows a similar order from the Gujarat High Court. Tax professionals are urging the CBDT to issue a nationwide circular.