Income Tax Department launches Updated Common Offline Utility and Schema for Forms 3CA-3CD and 3CB-3CD

The Income Tax Department has launched an updated common offline utility and schema for Forms 3CA-3CD and 3CB-3CD. These forms are essential for tax audit reports. The updated utility, released on July 17, 2025, aims to facilitate easier and more accurate preparation of these complex forms for tax professionals and assessees for Assessment Year 2025-26. This continuous refinement of the offline utilities demonstrates the department's commitment to enhancing the e-filing ecosystem, ensuring smoother compliance for businesses and individuals subject to tax audits, aligning with the extended due dates for these filings.