Key deadlines of Compliance Calendar For FY 2025–26
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Key Due Dates to Note Compliance Calendar For FY 2025–26 (by Compliance Type)
TAX COMPLIANCE CALENDAR – FY 2025-26 (1st Apr 2025 – 31st Mar 2026) – For Individuals | Professionals | SME Businesses
Tax Compliance Calendar for FY 2025–26 (AY 2026–27) covering Income Tax Filing, GST, TDS, ROC, and Accounting compliances with a primary focus on Individuals, Professionals, & SMEs:
GST Compliance:
- Monthly GSTR-1 (Outward Supplies): 11th of every month
- GSTR-3B (Summary Return): 20th of every month
- IFF (Invoice Furnishing Facility): 13th of each month (for QRMP taxpayers)
- GSTR-9/9A/9C: 31st December (Annual Returns for FY 2024–25)
April 2025
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07 Apr – TDS Payment (March)
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10 Apr – GSTR-7 (TDS under GST)
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11 Apr – GSTR-1 (Monthly)
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13 Apr – GSTR-1 (QRMP – Jan-Mar IFF)
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20 Apr – GSTR-3B (Monthly)
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30 Apr – MSME Form 1 (Half-Yearly Filing)
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30 Apr – GSTR-4 (Composition Dealers)
May 2025
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07 May – TDS Payment (April)
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10 May – GSTR-7
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11 May – GSTR-1
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13 May – GSTR-1 (QRMP)
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20 May – GSTR-3B (Monthly)
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30 May – LLP Annual Return (Form 11)
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31 May – Form 61A (SFT Reporting)
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31 May – TDS Filing – Q4 for FY 2024–25 (Form 24Q, 26Q, 27Q)
June 2025
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07 Jun – TDS Payment (May)
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10 Jun – GSTR-7
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11 Jun – GSTR-1
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13 Jun – GSTR-1 (QRMP)
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15 Jun – 1st Installment of Advance Tax (15%)
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15 Jun – Issue of TDS Certificates (Form 16, 16A – Q4)
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20 Jun – GSTR-3B
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30 Jun – DPT-3 Filing (ROC)
July 2025
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07 Jul – TDS Payment (June)
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10 Jul – GSTR-7
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11 Jul – GSTR-1
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13 Jul – GSTR-1 (QRMP)
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20 Jul – GSTR-3B
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31 Jul – ITR Filing Deadline for Non-Audit Individuals (AY 2025–26)
August 2025
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07 Aug – TDS Payment (July)
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10 Aug – GSTR-7
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11 Aug – GSTR-1
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13 Aug – GSTR-1 (QRMP)
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15 Aug – Issue of TDS Certificates (Q1)
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20 Aug – GSTR-3B
September 2025
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07 Sep – TDS Payment (August)
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10 Sep – GSTR-7
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11 Sep – GSTR-1
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13 Sep – GSTR-1 (QRMP)
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15 Sep – 2nd Installment of Advance Tax (45%)
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30 Sep – Director KYC (DIR-3 KYC)
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30 Sep – Tax Audit Report Filing (Audit Cases)
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20 Sep – GSTR-3B
October 2025
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07 Oct – TDS Payment (September)
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10 Oct – GSTR-7
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11 Oct – GSTR-1
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13 Oct – GSTR-1 (QRMP)
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20 Oct – GSTR-3B
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30 Oct – AOC-4 (ROC – Financial Statements)
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31 Oct – ITR Filing for Audit Cases (AY 2025–26)
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31 Oct – MSME Form 1 (Half-Yearly)
November 2025
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07 Nov – TDS Payment (October)
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10 Nov – GSTR-7
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11 Nov – GSTR-1
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13 Nov – GSTR-1 (QRMP)
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14 Nov – Form 26Q, 24Q, 27Q (TDS Return – Q2)
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20 Nov – GSTR-3B
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30 Nov – ROC – MGT-7 (Annual Return of Companies)
December 2025
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07 Dec – TDS Payment (November)
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10 Dec – GSTR-7
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11 Dec – GSTR-1
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13 Dec – GSTR-1 (QRMP)
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15 Dec – 3rd Installment of Advance Tax (75%)
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20 Dec – GSTR-3B
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31 Dec – Last Date to File Revised / Belated ITR (AY 2025–26)
January 2026
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07 Jan – TDS Payment (December)
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10 Jan – GSTR-7
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11 Jan – GSTR-1
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13 Jan – GSTR-1 (QRMP)
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15 Jan – Issue of TDS Certificates (Q3)
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20 Jan – GSTR-3B
February 2026
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07 Feb – TDS Payment (January)
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10 Feb – GSTR-7
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11 Feb – GSTR-1
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13 Feb – GSTR-1 (QRMP)
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20 Feb – GSTR-3B
March 2026
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07 Mar – TDS Payment (February)
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10 Mar – GSTR-7
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11 Mar – GSTR-1
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13 Mar – GSTR-1 (QRMP)
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15 Mar – 4th Installment of Advance Tax (100%)
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20 Mar – GSTR-3B
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31 Mar – CSR-2 Filing
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31 Mar – Close books of accounts, stock verification, and prepare for audit
QRMP Scheme: Taxpayers with turnover < ₹5 Cr can opt for quarterly GSTR-1/IFF and GSTR-3B.
Composition Scheme: GSTR-4 Annual by 30th April.
MCA (Corporate Filings):
- DPT-3: 30th June
- MSME-1 (April & October): 30th April & 31st October
- LLP Annual Return (Form 11): 30th May
- DIR KYC (Directors): 30th September
- AOC-4 (Financials): 30th October
- MGT-7 (Annual Return): 30th November
- CSR-2 (CSR Reporting): 31st March
ROC (Registrar of Companies) compliances for LLPs (Limited Liability Partnerships). Here’s a clear summary of the information:
Mandatory Compliances under LLPs (Limited Liability Partnerships)
Form | Description | Due Date |
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Form-11 | Annual Return of LLP | 30th May of next year |
Form-8 | Statement of Account & Solvency | 30th October of next year |
DIR-3 | KYC of all designated partners | 30th September of next year |
Event-Based Compliances under LLPs (Limited Liability Partnerships)
Form | Description | Due Date |
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Form-4 | Change in Partners | Within 30 days |
Form-15 | Change in address of LLP | Within 30 days |
Form-3 | Changes in LLP agreement | Within 30 days |
Form-24 | Voluntary Closure of LLP | After no dues |
Advance Tax Payments:
- 15th June: 1st Installment – 15%
- 15th September: 2nd Installment – 45%
- 15th December: 3rd Installment – 75%
- 15th March: 4th Installment – 100%
TDS/TCS Deadlines:
- Monthly TDS Payment: 7th of each month
- Form 16A (TDS Certificate): Quarterly – 15th June, 15th Sept, 15th Dec, 15th March
- Form 26Q / 27Q (TDS Quarterly Returns):
- Q1 (Apr-Jun): 31st July
- Q2 (Jul-Sep): 31st Oct
- Q3 (Oct-Dec): 31st Jan
- Q4 (Jan-Mar): 31st May
Income Tax Return Filing:
- Individual ITR Filing (Non-audit cases): 31st July
- Audit Cases / Revised Returns: 31st October / 31st December
- ITR-U (Updated Return): Can be filed for FYs 2020-21 to 2023-24.
Income Tax Return Types & Eligibility as of 15 June 2025
# | FY / AY | Original Return | Belated Return | Revised Return | Updated Return | Last Date for Updated Return | Defective Return | Remarks |
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1 | FY 2020-21 (AY 2021-22) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | 31 Mar 2026 | ✅ | Only Updated Return (ITR-U) can be filed. |
2 | FY 2021-22 (AY 2022-23) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | 31 Mar 2027 | ✅ | Only Updated Return (ITR-U) allowed. |
3 | FY 2022-23 (AY 2023-24) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | 31 Mar 2028 | ✅ | Only Updated Return (ITR-U) allowed. |
4 | FY 2023-24 (AY 2024-25) | ❌ | ✅* | ✅* | ✅ | 31 Mar 2029 | ✅ | *Belated/Revised return allowed until 15 Jan 2025 (extended for residents). Only Updated Return now. |
5 | FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26) | ✅ | 🚫 | 🚫 | 🚫 | N/A | ✅ | Original return filing is open now until 31 July 2025 (non-audit cases). |
Which ITR Form to Use? (Quick Guide)
ITR Form | Who Should File |
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ITR-1 (Sahaj) | Resident individuals with income up to ₹50L from Salary, One House Property, Other Sources (not for Directors, Capital Gains, Business income, or NRIs). |
ITR-2 | Individuals/HUFs having income from salary, multiple house properties, capital gains, foreign assets, or as a director/shareholder in a company. |
ITR-3 | Individuals/HUFs having income from business/profession (like consultants, F&O traders, freelancers). |
ITR-4 (Sugam) | Presumptive income (under Sections 44AD, 44ADA, 44AE) for individuals, HUFs, and firms (non-LLP). Turnover up to ₹2Cr or ₹50L (for professionals). |
Important Return Filing Deadlines (AY 2025-26)
Category | Due Date |
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Individuals (Non-Audit) | 31 July 2025, extended till 30 Sept 2025 |
Audit Cases (Business/Profession) | 31 October 2025 |
Revised / Belated Return (if filed timely) | 31 December 2025 |
Updated Return (ITR-U) | Within 2 years (i.e., 31 March 2029 for AY 2025-26) |
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