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Among the most crucial compliance deadlines in the Income Tax Calendar 2025, the Tax Audit deadline holds special importance for businesses, professionals, and partnership firms. Key Dates for FY 2024-25
Timely completion of the tax audit is essential, as Income tax return in audit cases cannot be filed unless the audit report is submitted and accepted on the Income Tax Portal.
A Tax Audit is a review of accounts conducted by a Chartered Accountant (CA) to ensure that an assessee has complied with the provisions of the Income Tax Act in reporting income, claiming deductions, and maintaining books of account.
Tax Audit is mandated u/s 44AB of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Types of Tax Audits
Tax Audit Due Date for FY 2024–25
Particulars | Due Date |
Submission of Tax Audit Report | 30th September 2025 |
Filing INCOME TAX RETURN for Audit Cases | 31st October 2025 |
Condition | Applicability |
Turnover > ₹1 crore | Tax Audit is mandatory |
Turnover > ₹10 crore (from AY 2021-22) | Only if 95% or more business transactions are digital |
Opted for Presumptive Taxation (44AD) | No audit if turnover ≤ ₹2 crore and profit ≥ 8% (6% digital) |
Declared profit < 8%/6% under 44AD | Tax audit mandatory even if turnover < ₹2 crore |
Condition | Applicability |
Gross receipts > ₹50 lakh | Tax Audit is mandatory |
Presumptive Scheme (44ADA) with profit ≥ 50% | No audit if receipts ≤ ₹75 lakh (digital) or ₹50 lakh |
Declared profit < 50% under 44ADA | Tax Audit required |
If a taxpayer’s business or profession meets the criteria u/s 44AB, tax audit compliance is mandatory. With the deadlines of September 30 and October 31, 2025 approaching for FY 2024-25, it’s advisable to initiate audit procedures early, maintain proper records, and coordinate closely with your chartered accountant.
Taxpayers should avoid the last-minute rush during the busy September–October period. Helps in early detection of discrepancies or errors in books. Ensures sufficient time for correction, client verification, and uploading of reports.
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