Archive · 24 Sep 2025
Tax Audit Deadline Extended; Scrutiny of Income Tax Refunds
The Rajasthan High Court has given tax filers in Rajasthan an extra month to finish their tax audits.
At the same time, the government is taking a closer look at tax refunds, especially for those who claimed deductions under the old tax system.
Many people are waiting for their refunds.
The government is checking to make sure the claims are correct before sending the money.
This is because some taxpayers may have wrongly claimed deductions in the past.
The goal is to make sure refunds are accurate and prevent any misuse of tax money.
If your claims are correct, you should get your money, even if it takes a little longer.
Rajasthan High Court directed CBDT to extend the tax audit filing deadline to October 31, 2025.
The extension applies within Rajasthan, potentially influencing a nationwide change.
Income Tax Department is scrutinizing refunds, especially those with claims under the old tax regime.
Approximately 2.5 crore income tax returns are yet to be processed for the AY 2025-26.
The government is using data analytics and AI to identify incorrect claims.
- Who
- Rajasthan High Court, CBDT, Taxpayers
- What
- Extended tax audit deadline; scrutiny of income tax refunds
- When
- Tax audit deadline extended to October 31, 2025; ITR filing deadline was September 16, 2025
- Where
- Rajasthan (Tax audit), India (ITR)
- Why
- To provide relief to taxpayers and professionals; to ensure correct refund payments
Taxpayers
CBDT
Refund Delays
Taxpayers
Taxpayers are facing delays in receiving refunds.
CBDT
CBDT is scrutinizing claims to ensure accurate refunds.
- Governing Body
- Rajasthan High Court, CBDT
- ITR Filing Deadline (AY25-26)
- September 16, 2025
- Tax Audit Deadline (Rajasthan)
- October 31, 2025
- Returns Filed (AY25-26)
- 7.59 crore
- Returns Processed
- 5.09 crore
- Returns Pending Processing
- 2.5 crore
Sources
Tax relief 2025: CBDT offers relief on Section 87A rebate cases; check details on penal interest
CBDT Offers Partial Relief On Section 87A Rebate For Special-Rate Income: Key Details Here
CBDT provides relief to taxpayers regarding Section 87A rebate
STCG, LTCG, Bitcoin Gains: Can You Claim Tax Rebate On Special-Rate Incomes? CBDT Clarifies Again
Income tax refunds stuck? Taxpayers with ‘inflated claims’ under old regime facing additional scrutiny – Details here