
Tax Compliance Calendar FY 2026-27: Income Tax, TDS & GST Due Dates
9 May 2026
Tax compliance in India continues to evolve with frequent legislative amendments, revised reporting standards, and changing procedural requirements. The Financial Year 2026–27 assumes particular significance with the implementation of the new Income-tax Act, 2025 replacing the Income-tax Act, 1961, along with consequential changes in the Income-tax Rules and the overall compliance framework.
This Compliance Calendar is intended to serve as a quick and practical reference guide for staying ahead of important statutory deadlines and maintaining timely compliance throughout the year. We hope it assists you in planning, monitoring, and managing your regulatory obligations efficiently and effectively.
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| 7 | TDS/TCS Payment March 26 | TDS/TCS Payment April 26 | TDS/TCS Payment May 26 | TDS/TCS Payment June 26 | TDS/TCS Payment July 26 | TDS/TCS Payment Aug 26 | TDS/TCS Payment Sep 26 | TDS/TCS Payment Oct 26 | TDS/TCS Payment Nov 26 | TDS/TCS Payment Dec 26 | TDS/TCS Payment Jan 27 | TDS/TCS Payment Feb 27 |
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| 10 | GSTR 7/8 for March 26 | GSTR 7/8 for April 26 | GSTR 7/8 for May 26 | GSTR 7/8 for June 26 | GSTR 7/8 for July 26 | GSTR 7/8 for Aug 26 | GSTR 7/8 for Sep 26 | GSTR 7/8 for Oct 26 | GSTR 7/8 for Nov 26 | GSTR 7/8 for Dec 26 | GSTR 7/8 for Jan 27 | GSTR 7/8 for Feb 27 |
| 11 | GSTR 1 for March 26 Monthly | GSTR 1 for April 26 Monthly | GSTR 1 for May 26 Monthly | GSTR 1 for June 26 Monthly | GSTR 1 for July 26 Monthly | GSTR 1 for Aug 26 Monthly | GSTR 1 for Sep 26 Monthly | GSTR 1 for Oct 26 Monthly | GSTR 1 for Nov 26 Monthly | GSTR 1 for Dec 26 Monthly | GSTR 1 for Jan 27 Monthly | GSTR 1 for Feb 27 Monthly |
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| 13 | GSTR 1 Q4 (25-26) QRMP GSTR 5/6 for March 26 IFF March 26 QRMP | GSTR 5/6 for April 26
IFF April 26 QRMP | GSTR 5/6 for May 26
IFF May 26 QRMP | GSTR 1 Q1 (26-27) QRMP
GSTR 5/6 for June 26 IFF June 26 QRMP | GSTR 5/6 for July 26 IFF July 26 QRMP | GSTR 5/6 for Aug 26 IFF Aug 26 QRMP | GSTR 1 Q2 (26-27) QRMP GSTR 5/6 for Sep 26 IFF Sep 26 QRMP | GSTR 5/6 for Oct 26
IFF Oct 26 QRMP | GSTR 5/6 for Nov 26
IFF Nov 26 QRMP | GSTR 1 Q3 (26-27) QRMP
GSTR 5/6 for Dec 26 IFF Dec 26 QRMP | GSTR 5/6 for Jan 27
IFF Jan 27 QRMP | GSTR 5/6 for Feb 27
IFF Feb 27 QRMP |
| 14 | Form 16B
Form 16C Form 16D | |||||||||||
| 15 | PF/ESIC Payment for March 26
Form 15CC Form 15CD Form 3BB | PF/ ESIC Payment for April 26
Form 16B Form 16C Form 16D | PF/ ESIC Payment for May 26
Advance Tax- 1st Inst Form 16 (25-26) Form 16A Q4 (25-26) | PF/ ESIC Payment for June 26 | PF/ ESIC Payment for July 26 | PF/ ESIC Payment for Aug 26
Advance Tax- 2nd Inst | PF/ ESIC Payment for Sep 26
ADT-1 (26-27) | PF/ ESIC Payment for Oct 26 | Advance Tax- 3rd Inst PF/ ESIC Payment for Nov 26 | PF/ ESIC Payment for Dec 26 | PF/ ESIC Payment for Jan 27 | Advance Tax- 4th Inst
PF/ ESIC Payment for Feb 27 |
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| 20 | GSTR 3B
GSTR 5A for Mar 26 | GSTR 3B
GSTR 5A for Apr 26 | GSTR 3B
GSTR 5A for May 26 | GSTR 3B
GSTR 5A for June 26 | GSTR 3B GSTR 5A for July 26 | GSTR 3B
GSTR 5A for Aug 26 | GSTR 3B
GSTR 5A for Sep 26 | GSTR 3B
GSTR 5A for Oct 26 | GSTR 3B
GSTR 5A for Nov 26 | GSTR 3B
GSTR 5A for Dec 26 | GSTR 3B
GSTR 5A for Jan 27 | GSTR 3B
GSTR 5A for Feb 27 |
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| 22 | GSTR 3B Q4 (25-26) Group A | GSTR 3B Q1 (26-27) Group A | GSTR 3B Q2 (26-27) Group A | GSTR 3B Q3 (26-27) Group A | ||||||||
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| 24 | GSTR 3B Q4 (25-26) Group B | GSTR 3B Q1 (26-27) Group B | GSTR 3B Q2 (26-27) Group B | GSTR 3B Q3 (26-27) Group B | ||||||||
| 25 | ITC-04 (Oct-Mar 26) | GST PMT 06 (QRMP) April 26 | GST PMT 06 (QRMP) May 26 | GST PMT 06 (QRMP) July 26 | GST PMT 06 (QRMP) Aug 26 | ITC-04 (turnover > 5Cr for Apr-Sep 26) | GST PMT 06 (QRMP) Oct 26 | GST PMT 06 (QRMP) Nov 26 | GST PMT 06 (QRMP) Jan 27 | GST PMT 06 (QRMP) Feb 27 | ||
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| 30 | TDS Payment for March 26
Form 10BBB MSME-1 (Oct-Mar) | TCS Certificate Q4 (25-26) | Form 10-IJ (ITR Due 31 Jul)
Form 10-IL (ITR Due 31 Jul) Equalistion Levy Statment for 25-26 DPT-3 | TCS Certificate Q1 (26-27) | Form 3CEF (ITR Due 31 Jul) | Form 10 (ITR Due 30 Nov)
Form 10B (ITR Due 31 Oct) DIR-3 KYC Last date to hold AGM (25-26) | TCS Certificate Q2 (26-27)
MSME-1 (Apr-Sep) | Payment of Self Assessment Tax (ITR Due 30 Nov) | Form 3CEF (ITR Due 30 Nov) | TCS Certificate Q3 (26-27) | ||
| 31 | TDS Return Q4 (25-26) | Form 10BBC
Payment of Self Assessment Tax (ITR Due 31 Jul) TDS Return Q1 (26-27) | Form 10 (ITR Due 31 Oct) | Form 10IG
Form 10IH (ITR Due 31 Oct) TDS Return Q2 (26-27) | Revised/Belated
ITR (AY 26-27)
GSTR-9 GSTR-9C | TDS Return Q3 (26-27) | Form 67 Foreign tax credit (25-26) |
With the evolving regulatory landscape and the introduction of the new Income-tax Act, 2025, staying updated with statutory due dates and compliance requirements has become more important than ever. We hope this Compliance Calendar for FY 2026–27 serves as a practical and reliable reference for businesses, professionals, and taxpayers in managing their compliance obligations efficiently.
To help you stay informed throughout the year, Taxosmart also publishes detailed monthly compliance updates covering important due dates, regulatory changes, filing requirements, and key tax and legal developments. Stay connected with us for timely insights and simplified compliance guidance.
At Tax-O-Smart, we believe that timely annual compliance is essential for businesses to avoid penalties, notices, and last-minute filing stress. With multiple ROC, GST, TDS, and Income Tax compliances due throughout the year, companies should maintain proper records, track due dates regularly, and ensure accurate filings to manage compliance smoothly and efficiently.
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