Compliance & Due Dates

TDS Due Dates

TDS deposit deadlines (7th/30th Apr) and quarterly return due dates (24Q, 26Q, 27Q, 27EQ) for all 4 quarters. Form 16 / 16A issuance dates.

Next TDS Deposit

All deposits made

Next Quarterly Return

Q4Jan – Mar 2026

Due: 31 May 2026

17 days

TDS / TCS Quarterly Return Due Dates

QuarterPeriodReturn DueForm 16A DueStatus
Q1Apr – Jun 202531 Jul 202515 Aug 2025Past
Q2Jul – Sep 202531 Oct 202515 Nov 2025Past
Q3Oct – Dec 202531 Jan 202615 Feb 2026Past
Q4Jan – Mar 202631 May 202615 Jun 202617d

Applicable Forms (all quarters)

24Q (Salary)
26Q (Non-Salary Domestic)
27Q (Non-Resident)
27EQ (TCS)

Form 16 (Annual — Salary TDS)

For FY 2025-26

15 Jun 2026

32d

March TDS (non-govt) special rule: deposit by 30 April. Govt deductors must deposit same day. Interest for late deposit: 1.5%/month (or part). Late filing of return: ₹200/day u/s 234E. Form 16 for Q4 salary: 15 June. Form 16A (non-salary): 15 days from return due date.

For general guidance only. Consult your CA for advice specific to your situation.