Investment News · 31 October 2026 · 3 min read
In short: The income tax return (ITR) deadline for businesses and professionals whose accounts need a tax audit is 21 November 2026, after the CBDT extended it from 31 October. Transfer-pricing cases have until 30 November. Pensioners below 80 must submit their life certificate between 1 and 30 November. Some card charges and LPG prices can also change from 1 November.
Key dates
| Date | What | Who it affects |
|---|---|---|
| 31 October | Form 3CEB (transfer-pricing report) due; unchanged | Businesses with international or specified transactions |
| 1 November | Monthly LPG price review; revised PNB credit card charges | Households; PNB cardholders |
| 1-30 November | Life certificate window for pensioners below 80 | Central and other pensioners |
| 21 November | ITR due for tax-audit cases (was 31 October) | Companies, audited businesses and professionals, working partners of audited firms |
| 30 November | ITR due for transfer-pricing cases; unchanged | Businesses covered by Section 92E |
The tax audit report deadline for AY 2026-27 was earlier moved to 21 October. The 31 July deadline for most salaried taxpayers filing ITR-1 or ITR-2 is not affected by this extension.
What it means for you
- Audited business or professional? Make sure your audit report is uploaded and accepted on the e-filing portal before you file. Estimate your liability with our income tax calculator.
- Pensioners: Submit your life certificate at the bank, through Jeevan Pramaan or by face authentication. Missing it can pause pension payments. See our step-by-step guide.
- PNB credit card users: Cash withdrawals and late payments cost more from 1 November. Details are in our PNB charges story.
- LPG: Oil companies revise cylinder prices on the 1st of each month. Check the new rate before booking.
Sources
- Angel One: CBDT revises AY 2026-27 deadlines; ITR due date now 21 November
- Akashvani News: CBDT extends ITR filing deadline for audit cases to 21 November
- Goodreturns Hindi: Rule changes from 1 November
This is a news summary for education, not investment advice. Figures are as reported on or before 31 October 2026; check official sources before making decisions.