One day is an insult: CAs, taxpayers slam last-minute ITR deadline extension
Last Update Date: 06-10-2026
Published by India Today
Abhishek Kumar's role: Quoted
Abhishek Kumar told India Today that a one-day extension would help some filers, but said announcing it near midnight during portal downtime showed poor planning, and suggested revenue targets may have been a factor.
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The article reports the anger among chartered accountants and taxpayers after the government extended the income tax return deadline for AY 2025-26 by only one day, announced close to midnight after days of portal glitches. It collects criticism posted on social media.
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One day is an insult: CAs, taxpayers slam last-minute ITR deadline extension