<h1>CBDT Confirms No Further Extensions for ITR and Tax Audit Reports for AY 2020-21; Deadlines Remain Firm.</h1> The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has decided not to further extend the deadlines for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) and tax audit reports for the assessment year 2020-21, despite requests from various stakeholders. The deadlines had already been extended multiple times due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision aligns with the Gujarat High Court's directive to consider the extension but ultimately uphold the deadlines. The government emphasized the importance of timely tax filings for revenue collection, which supports welfare programs. Comparatively, India's deadline extensions have been more generous than those in other countries.