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Tax Compliance Calendar for FY 2025-26: Complete Guide

Adhering to tax deadlines is crucial for avoiding penalties, interest charges, and compliance issues. A well-organized Tax Compliance Calendar for FY 2025-26 ensures that businesses, professionals, and individuals can manage their financial obligations effectively. In this post, we provide key dates for Income Tax (IT), GST, TDS, Professional Tax (PT), Provident Fund (PF), and ROC filings, along with official government resources to guide you through the process.

June 21, 2025

Why is Tax Compliance Important?

Timely compliance ensures you:

Avoid Penalties: Late filings and payments result in penalties and interest.

Streamline Financial Planning: Stay ahead of obligations and manage cash flows.

Build Credibility: Demonstrates reliability to clients and regulatory authorities.

Income Tax (IT) Compliance Deadlines for FY 2025-26

Income tax filings and payments must be done on time to avoid hefty penalties.

Month	Compliance Activity	Due Date
June 2025	Advance Tax – 1st Instalment	15th June 2025
September 2025	Advance Tax – 2nd Instalment	15th September 2025
December 2025	Advance Tax – 3rd Instalment	15th December 2025
March 2026	Advance Tax – Final Instalment	15th March 2026
July 2025	ITR Filing for FY 2024–25 (AY 2025–26) (Tentative Date)	31st July 2025*
December 2025	Belated/Revised ITR for FY 2024–25	31st December 2025

Note: The official due date for ITR filing is usually July 31 for individuals, but it may change. Always refer to official notifications.

GST Compliance Deadlines for FY 2025-26

GST deadlines for filing returns and paying taxes must be met by all registered taxpayers.

Month	Compliance Activity	Due Date
Monthly	GSTR-1 (Outward Supplies)	11th of next month
Quarterly	GSTR-1 (QRMP taxpayers)	13th of next month
Monthly	GSTR-3B (Summary Return)	20th of next month
Quarterly	GSTR-3B (QRMP taxpayers)	22nd/24th of next month
April 2026	GSTR-4 (Annual Return for Composition Taxpayers)	30th April 2026

TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) Compliance Deadlines for FY 2025-26

TDS is an important mechanism for both businesses and salaried professionals to ensure tax is deducted and remitted on time.

Month	Compliance Activity	Due Date
Monthly	TDS Payment (Tax Deducted in the month)	7th of next month
July 2025	TDS Return (Q1: Apr-Jun 2025)	31st July 2025
October 2025	TDS Return (Q2: Jul-Sep 2025)	31st October 2025
January 2026	TDS Return (Q3: Oct-Dec 2025)	31st January 2026
May 2026	TDS Return (Q4: Jan-Mar 2026)	31st May 2026
June 2025	TDS Certificate Issuance (Form 16/16A)	By 15th June 2025

Provident Fund (PF) and ESI Compliance Deadlines for FY 2025-26

Employers need to ensure timely deposit of PF and ESI contributions to avoid penalties.

Month	Compliance Activity	Due Date
15th of Each Month	PF & ESI Returns Payment for the previous month	15th of every month

Professional Tax (PT) Compliance Deadlines for FY 2025-26

Professional tax is a state-level tax, and the due dates can vary across states.

Month	Compliance Activity	Due Date
10th of Each Month	Professional Tax on Salaries for the previous month	10th of every month

Official Link: State-specific, check your State PT Portal for accurate dates.

Registrar of Companies (ROC) Compliance Deadlines for FY 2025-26

Companies and LLPs must comply with ROC filing requirements to maintain good standing.

Month	Compliance Activity	Due Date
April 2025	MSME-1 (Annual Return for Micro and Small Enterprises)	30th April 2025
May 2025	LLP-11 (Annual Return for LLPs)	30th May 2025
June 2025	DPT-3 (Return of Deposits and Loans)	30th June 2025
September 2025	DIR-3 KYC (Director KYC)	30th September 2025
October 2025	AOC-4 (Financial Statements Filing for Companies)	29th October 2025

You can download the Tax Compliance Calendar for FY 2025-26 here!

Conclusion

Following the Tax Compliance Calendar for FY 2025-26 helps businesses and individuals stay organized and compliant with tax authorities. Make sure to stay updated with changes in tax law and set timely reminders for key deadlines. For additional information and to ensure all filings are completed on time, always refer to the official government portals and consult with a tax professional or CA if needed.

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