Income Tax Calendar 2026: Key Due Dates for ITR Filing FY 2025–26
Staying compliant with income tax deadlines requires tracking multiple filings, payments, and disclosures throughout the year.
Avani KagatharaUpdated 8 min read
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Staying compliant with income tax deadlines requires tracking multiple filings, payments, and disclosures throughout the year. With different forms, periodic payment options, and reporting requirements, missing a statutory due date can result in interest, penalties, or follow-up notices.
A clear income tax compliance calendar helps taxpayers manage their Income Tax Return Filing obligations and stay aligned with statutory requirements. This Income Tax Calendar 2026 outlines key compliance deadlines for FY 2025–26, including advance tax instalments, TDS and TCS filings, audit-related due dates, and the ITR filing date 2026 for different categories of taxpayers.
Month-Wise Income Tax Due Dates for FY 2025–26 (AY 2026–27)
To make compliance easier, here’s a clear month-wise and quarterly overview of key income tax deadlines for FY 2025–26, along with filing timelines applicable to AY 2026–27.
This table assists individuals, businesses, and professionals in planning in advance. So that they can file their Income Tax Return on time and fulfil other obligations without delays.
April 2026
Due Date | Purpose | Period | Description |
7th April 2026 | Depositing your TCS dues with the Income Tax Department | Mar’26 | Monthly TCS Payment for March 2026 |
14th April 2026 | TDS Certificate (Form 16B, 16C, 16D, 16E for specified person, 16A for other) | Feb’26 | Certificates for tax deducted under specified sections |
15th April 2026 | PF/ESI Contribution | Mar’26 | Payment of PF/ESI Contribution |
30th April 2026 | Challan-cum-statement for Sections: 194-IA194-IB194M194S | Mar’26 | Under Sections 194IA, 194IB, 194M, and 194S, file the required tax forms: 26QB26QC26QD26QE |
Depositing your TDS dues with the Income Tax Department | Mar’26 | Monthly TDS Payment - For March 2026 | |
Uploading recipient declarations in Form 15G/15H | Mar’26 | Deadline to upload Form 15G/15H declarations received in the quarter ending March 2026 |
May 2026
Due Date | Purpose | Period | Description |
7th May 2026 | Depositing your TDS and TCS dues with the Income Tax Department | Apr’26 | Monthly TDS And TCS Payment for April 2026 |
15th May 2026 | TDS Certificate (Form 16B, 16C, 16D, 16E for specified person, 16A for other) | Mar’26 | Certificates for tax deducted under specified sections |
Quarterly TCS Return | Jan–Mar’26 | TCS Return For The Quarter January 2026 to March 2026 | |
PF/ESI | Apr’26 | Depositing PF/ESI Contribution | |
30th May 2026 | Challan-cum-statement for Sections: 194-IA194-IB194M194S | Apr’26 | Under Sections 194IA, 194IB, 194M, and 194S, file the required tax forms: 26QB26QC26QD26QE |
Quarterly TCS certificate | Jan–Mar’26 | Issue Of Form 27D (TCS Certificate) For The Quarter January 2026 to March 2026 | |
LLP Form 11 | FY 2025-26 | Filing the annual LLP statement with business and partner details for FY 2025-26 | |
31st May 2026 | Quarterly TDS return | Jan–Mar’26 | TDS Return For The Quarter January 2026 to March 2026 |
Form 10BD | FY 2025-26 | Furnishing Of Form 10BD By Charitable Trusts (Statement of Donation) for FY 2025-26 | |
Form 10BE | FY 2025-26 | Donation certificate, confirming the donor’s contribution for FY 2025-26 |
June 2026
Due Date | Purpose | Period | Description |
7th June 2026 | Depositing your TDS and TCS dues with the Income Tax Department | May’26 | Monthly TDS And TCS Payment for May 2026 |
14th June 2026 | TDS Certificate (Form 16B, 16C, 16D, 16E for specified person, 16A for other) | Apr’26 | Certificates for tax deducted under specified sections |
15th June 2026 | Advance Tax – 1st Instalment | FY 2026-27 | Payment of 1st instalment of Advance Tax for FY 2026-27 |
PF/ESI | May’26 | Depositing PF/ESI Contribution | |
TDS certificates for non-salary payments | Jan-Mar’26 | Issue Of Form 16A For The Quarter January 2026 to March 2026 | |
TDS certificates for salary | FY 2025-26 | Providing TDS certificates (Form 16) for salary deductions | |
30th June 2026 | Challan-cum-statement for Sections: 194-IA194-IB194M194S | May’26 | Under Sections 194IA, 194IB, 194M, and 194S, file the required tax forms: 26QB26QC26QD26QE |
July 2026
July is a key month in the income tax calendar 2026, as it generally includes the ITR filing date 2026 for individual and non-audit taxpayers for FY 2025–26, following the ITR filing start date for AY 2026–27.
Due Date | Purpose | Period | Description |
7th July 2026 | Depositing your TDS and TCS dues with the Income Tax Department | Jun’26 | Monthly TDS And TCS Payment for June 2026 |
15th July 2026 | TDS Certificate (Form 16B, 16C, 16D, 16E for specified person, 16A for other) | May’26 | Certificates for tax deducted under specified sections |
PF/ESI | Jun’26 | Depositing PF/ESI Contribution | |
Quarterly TCS Return | Apr–Jun’26 | TCS Return For The Quarter April 2026 to June 2026 | |
Uploading recipient declarations in Form 15G/15H | Apr–Jun’26 | Deadline to upload Form 15G/15H declarations received in the quarter ending June 2026 | |
30th July 2026 | Quarterly TDS Certificate | Apr–Jun’26 | Issue Of Form 27D (TDS Certificate) For The Quarter April 2026 to June 2026 |
Challan-cum-statement for Sections: 194-IA194-IB194M194S | Jun’26 | Under Sections 194IA, 194IB, 194M, and 194S, file the required tax forms: 26QB26QC26QD26QE | |
31st July 2026 | Filing quarterly TDS returns for salary and non-salary payments | Apr–Jun’26 | TDS Return For The Quarter April 2026 to June 2026 |
August 2026
Due Date | Purpose | Period | Description |
7th August 2026 | Depositing your TDS and TCS dues with the Income Tax Department | Jul’26 | Monthly TDS And TCS Payment for July 2026 |
14th August 2026 | TDS Certificate (Form 16B, 16C, 16D, 16E for specified person, 16A for other) | Jun’26 | Certificates for tax deducted under specified sections |
15th August 2026 | PF/ESI | Jul’26 | Depositing PF/ESI Contribution |
Quarterly TDS Certificate(non-salary payment) | Apr–Jun’26 | Issue Of Form 16A For The Quarter April 2026 to June 2026 | |
30th August 2026 | Challan-cum-statement for Sections: 194-IA194-IB194M194S | Jul’26 | Under Sections 194IA, 194IB, 194M, and 194S, file the required tax forms: 26QB26QC26QD26QE |
September 2026
September marks the due date for the second instalment of advance tax for FY 2026–27, as reflected in this income tax calendar 2026.
Due Date | Purpose | Period | Description |
7th September 2026 | Depositing your TDS and TCS dues with the Income Tax Department | Aug’26 | Monthly TDS And TCS Payment August 2026 |
14th September 2026 | TDS Certificate (Form 16B, 16C, 16D, 16E for specified person, 16A for other) | Jul’26 | Certificates for tax deducted under specified sections |
15th September 2026 | PF/ESI | Aug’26 | Depositing PF/ESI Contribution |
Advance Tax – 2nd Instalment | FY 2026-27 | Payment of 2nd instalment of Advance Tax for FY 2026-27 | |
30th September 2026 | Challan-cum-statement for Sections: 194-IA194-IB194M194S | Jul’26 | Under Sections 194IA, 194IB, 194M, and 194S, file the required tax forms: 26QB26QC26QD26QE |
Tax audit report | FY 2025-26 | Furnishing Of Tax Audit Report For FY 2025-26 (without TP Case) |
If your business is subject to a tax audit under Section 44AB, understanding what rules this section holds is essential. Take a look at our detailed guide, which explains everything you need to know about income tax audit: Income Tax Audit u/s 44AB: Limits, Due Date & Penalties (AY 2025–26)
October 2026
For taxpayers subject to audit or transfer pricing provisions, the itr filing date 2026 extends beyond July, with deadlines falling in October and November as per AY 2026–27 requirements.
Due Date | Purpose | Period | Description |
7th October 2026 | Depositing your TDS and TCS dues with the Income Tax Department | Sep’26 | Monthly TDS And TCS Payment for September 2026 |
15th October 2026 | TDS Certificate (Form 16B, 16C, 16D, 16E for specified person, 16A for other) | Aug’26 | Certificates for tax deducted under specified sections |
PF/ESI | Sep’26 | Depositing PF/ESI Contribution | |
Quarterly TCS Return | Jul–Sep’26 | TCS Return For The Quarter July 2026 to September 2026 | |
Uploading recipient declarations in Form 15G/15H | Jul–Sep’26 | Deadline to upload Form 15G/15H declarations received in the quarter ending September 2026 | |
30th October 2026 | Challan-cum-statement for Sections: 194-IA194-IB194M194S | Sep’26 | Under Sections 194IA, 194IB, 194M, and 194S, file the required tax forms: 26QB26QC26QD26QE |
Quarterly TDS Certificate | Jul–Sep’26 | Issue Of Form 27D (TDS Certificate) For The Quarter July 2026 to September 2026 | |
31st October 2026 | Quarterly TDS Return | Jul–Sep’26 | TDS Return For The Quarter July 2026 to September 2026 |
ITR filing for taxpayers under tax audit | FY 2025-26 | Due Date For Filing Income Tax Return For FY 2025-26 (audit Cases Without TP) | |
Transfer pricing audit report | FY 2025-26 | Furnishing Of Tax Audit Report And TP Reports For FY 2025-26 (TP Cases) |
November 2026
Due Date | Purpose | Period | Description |
7th November 2026 | Depositing your TDS and TCS dues with the Income Tax Department | Oct’26 | Monthly TDS And TCS Payment for October 2026 |
14th November 2026 | TDS Certificate (Form 16B, 16C, 16D, 16E for specified person, 16A for other) | Sep’26 | Certificates for tax deducted under specified sections |
15th November 2026 | PF/ESI | Oct’26 | Depositing PF/ESI Contribution |
TDS certificates for non-salary payments | Jul–Sep’26 | Issue Of Form 16A For The Quarter July 2026 to September 2026 | |
30th November 2026 | Challan-cum-statement for Sections: 194-IA194-IB194M194S | Oct’26 | Under Sections 194IA, 194IB, 194M, and 194S, file the required tax forms: 26QB26QC26QD26QE |
ITR filing for transfer pricing cases | FY 2025-26 | Due Date For Filing Income Tax Return For FY 2025-26 (Audit Cases With TP) |
December 2026
December also covers the due date for filing belated or revised returns for FY 2025–26, where applicable.
Due Date | Purpose | Period | Description |
7th December 2026 | Depositing your TDS and TCS dues with the Income Tax Department | Nov’26 | Monthly TDS And TCS Payment for November 2026 |
15th December 2026 | TDS Certificate (Form 16B, 16C, 16D, 16E for specified person, 16A for other) | Oct’26 | Certificates for tax deducted under specified sections |
PF/ESI | Nov’26 | Depositing PF/ESI Contribution | |
Advance Tax – 3rd Instalment | FY 2026-27 | Payment of 3rd instalment of Advance Tax for FY 2026-27 | |
30th December 2026 | Challan-cum-statement for Sections: 194-IA194-IB194M194S | Nov’26 | Under Sections 194IA, 194IB, 194M, and 194S, file the required tax forms: 26QB26QC26QD26QE |
31st December 2026 | Filing a belated or revised tax return | FY 2025-26 | Due date for filing belated return and revised return for all cases |
Missed the original ITR deadline? Don’t worry, you can still file a belated return. Learn how it works, what penalties may apply, and the key dates in our complete guide: Belated ITR Filing: Due Dates, Late Fees & Online Filing Process
January 2027
Due Date | Purpose | Period | Description |
7th January 2027 | Depositing your TDS and TCS dues with the Income Tax Department | Dec’26 | Monthly TDS And TCS Payment for December 2026 |
14th January 2027 | TDS Certificate (Form 16B, 16C, 16D, 16E for specified person, 16A for other) | Nov’26 | Certificates for tax deducted under specified sections |
15th January 2027 | PF/ESI | Dec’26 | Depositing PF/ESI Contribution |
Quarterly TDS Return | Oct-Dec’26 | TDS Return For The Quarter October 2026 to December 2026 | |
Uploading recipient declarations in Form 15G/15H | Oct-Dec’26 | Deadline to upload Form 15G/15H declarations received in the quarter ending December 2026 | |
30th January 2027 | Challan-cum-statement for Sections: 194-IA194-IB194M194S | Dec’26 | Under Sections 194IA, 194IB, 194M, and 194S, file the required tax forms: 26QB26QC26QD26QE |
Quarterly TDS Certificate | Oct-Dec’26 | Issue Of Form 27D (TDS Certificate) For The Quarter October 2026 to December 2026 | |
31st January 2027 | Quarterly TDS Return | Oct-Dec’26 | TDS Return For The Quarter October 2026 to December 2026 |
February 2027
Due Date | Purpose | Period | Description |
7th February 2027 | Depositing your TDS and TCS dues with the Income Tax Department | Jan’27 | Monthly TDS And TCS Payment for January 2027 |
14th February 2027 | TDS Certificate (Form 16B, 16C, 16D, 16E for specified person, 16A for other) | Dec’26 | Certificates for tax deducted under specified sections |
15th February 2027 | PF/ESI | Jan’27 | Depositing PF/ESI Contribution |
TDS certificates for non-salary payments | Oct-Dec’26 | Issue of Form 16A (TDS Certificate) For The Quarter ended December 2026 |
March 2027
Due Date | Purpose | Period | Description |
2nd March 2027 | Challan-cum-statement for Sections: 194-IA194-IB194M194S | Jan’27 | Under Sections 194IA, 194IB, 194M, and 194S, file the required tax forms: 26QB26QC26QD26QE |
7th March 2027 | Depositing your TDS and TCS dues with the Income Tax Department | Feb’27 | Monthly TDS And TCS Payment for February 2027 |
15th March 2027 | PF/ESI | Feb’27 | Depositing PF/ESI Contribution |
Advance Tax – Final Instalment | FY 2026-27 | Payment of Advance Tax last instalment for FY 2026-27 | |
17th March 2027 (May Vary) | TDS Certificate (Form 16B, 16C, 16D, 16E for specified person, 16A for other) | Jan’27 | Certificates for tax deducted under specified sections |
30th March 2027 | Challan-cum-statement for Sections: 194-IA194-IB194M194S | Feb’27 | Under Sections 194IA, 194IB, 194M, and 194S, file the required tax forms: 26QB26QC26QD26QE |
Stay Ahead with Timely ITR Filing and Tax Compliance
Income tax doesn’t have to be stressful. With a proper Income Tax Compliance Calendar and a basic understanding of required forms and returns, the process becomes much simpler. Timely ITR filing also helps you avoid penalties and keeps your records neat and accurate.
Whether you're running a business or filing as an individual, LegalWiz.in offers trusted guidance for ITR filing and overall tax compliance. With their support, staying on top of deadlines becomes far more manageable, giving you space to focus on your business. Take control of your tax tasks today and let LegalWiz.in make your compliance journey smoother.
Frequently asked questions
What is the due date for filing ITR for FY 2026–27?
For FY 2025–26 (AY 2026–27), the due date for filing ITR for individual and non-audit taxpayers is 31 July 2026. Taxpayers whose accounts are subject to audit must file by 31 October 2026, while transfer pricing cases have a due date of 30 November 2026. Belated or revised returns can be filed up to 31 December 2026.
Can TDS/TCS due dates change during the year?
Yes. While standard monthly and quarterly due dates apply, the Income Tax Department may revise timelines through notifications or circulars. Taxpayers should track official updates to stay compliant.
What happens if I miss a TDS or advance tax deadline?
Missing a TDS or advance tax deadline may attract interest and penalties under the Income Tax Act, 1961. Timely payment helps avoid additional financial liability and compliance issues.
Who is required to pay advance tax and by when?
Advance tax is applicable if the total tax liability after TDS exceeds ₹10,000 in a financial year. It is payable in four instalments: 15 June, 15 September, 15 December, and 15 March of the relevant financial year.
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