India’s recurring tax-audit crunch is forcing a rethink of both the compliance calendar and who should be eligible to conduct tax audits. Every September brings the same scramble which includes tight deadlines, portal related delays and professionals working late into the night to complete audit filings. This year is no exception. As of September 25, 2026, the September 30 deadline for tax-audit reports for AY 2026-27 remains unchanged, with no CBDT extension notified. Charte