The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has extended the deadline for CRA-4 filing without extra fees till 31st December 2025. This move helps companies and cost auditors adjust to the new form rollout on the MCA V3 portal and avoid penalties.

October is a crucial month for tax professionals and businesses in India, with multiple compliance deadlines across GST, TDS/TCS, ROC filings, income tax returns, and employee contributions. This blog provides a clear and actionable checklist to help you stay compliant, avoid penalties, and manage your filings efficiently.

Due to persistent technical issues with the Income Tax portal and delayed release of filing utilities, MP P.C. Gaddigoudar has formally requested the Finance Ministry to extend the due dates for filing returns and audit reports under Section 139(1) and 3CA/3CB-3CD for AY 2025–26. This blog highlights the proposed changes and why they matter to professionals and small businesses.

This comprehensive guide explains Form 10B, an essential audit report for charitable/religious trusts, educational institutions, and hospitals under the Income Tax Act (2025). It details who needs to file it (especially those with over ₹5 crore income, foreign contributions, or income applied outside India), its key contents, the step-by-step online filing process, and the crucial September 30, 2025 due date for AY 2025-26. The synopsis also highlights the severe consequences of non-compliance, emphasizing the report's vital role in maintaining tax-exempt status and ensuring financial transparency.

This blog outlines the key changes to Form 3CD (Tax Audit Report) implemented by CBDT Notification 23/2025, which takes effect from Assessment Year 2025-26. It discusses possible updates in reporting related to MSME payments, Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs), concessional tax regimes, and depreciation, as well as the necessary steps for both taxpayers and auditors.

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the deadline for trusts and charities to file their audit reports (Form 10B/10BB) until November 10, 2024. This extension provides relief to organizations struggling to meet the original deadline of October 31, 2023.