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Tax & GST Deadlines 2026-27

Every important income tax, TDS, GST and ROC due date in one place, with who it applies to and what happens if you miss it.

HomeTax Deadlines

Dates checked on 23 September 2026. The government sometimes extends a due date close to the deadline — we update this page when that happens. For your specific case, confirm with us before relying on an extension.

September 2026

30 September 2026Income Tax

Tax Audit Report (Form 3CA/3CB + 3CD) — FY 2025-26

Kiske liye: Businesses and professionals covered by tax audit under Section 44AB

Miss kiya to: Penalty of 0.5% of turnover, up to ₹1.5 lakh (Section 271B)

No CBDT extension had been announced as of 19 September 2026.

October 2026

30 October 2026ROC

LLP Form 8 — Statement of Account & Solvency

Kiske liye: Every LLP, even with no business during the year

Miss kiya to: Additional fee that keeps growing with the delay, with no upper cap

31 October 2026TDS

TDS Return — Q2 (July–September 2026)

Kiske liye: Every business or person that deducted TDS in July–September 2026

Miss kiya to: Late fee ₹200 per day under Section 427 (old 234E), up to the TDS amount, plus possible penalty

31 October 2026Income Tax

ITR for Tax Audit Cases — AY 2026-27

Kiske liye: Businesses and professionals whose accounts are audited under Section 44AB

Miss kiya to: Late fee, interest on unpaid tax, and loss of the right to carry forward most losses

November 2026

29 November 2026ROC

MGT-7 / MGT-7A — Annual Return to ROC

Kiske liye: Companies that held their AGM on 30 September 2026 (due within 60 days of the AGM)

Miss kiya to: Additional fee per day of delay

30 November 2026GST

Last Date to Claim Missed FY 2025-26 Input Tax Credit

Kiske liye: Every GST-registered business with unclaimed FY 2025-26 purchase invoices

Miss kiya to: Unclaimed ITC for FY 2025-26 is generally lost for good

In practice the October GSTR-3B (due 20 November) is the last return to claim it in. The limit is earlier if you file your FY 2025-26 GSTR-9 before 30 November.

December 2026

15 December 2026Income Tax

Advance Tax — 3rd Instalment (75% of the year's tax)

Kiske liye: Anyone whose tax for FY 2026-27, after TDS, is ₹10,000 or more

Miss kiya to: Interest under Section 425 (old 234C) on the shortfall

31 December 2026GST

GSTR-9 / GSTR-9C Annual Return — FY 2025-26

Kiske liye: GSTR-9: turnover above ₹2 crore. GSTR-9C: turnover above ₹5 crore

Miss kiya to: Late fee ₹200 per day, up to 0.25% of turnover

The same day is also the last chance to file a pending FY 2022-23 GSTR-9 before the 3-year time-bar.

31 December 2026Income Tax

Belated ITR — AY 2026-27

Kiske liye: Anyone who missed the original ITR due date

Miss kiya to: No normal return possible after this — only an Updated Return (ITR-U) with extra tax

Late fee ₹5,000 (₹1,000 if income is up to ₹5 lakh).

March 2027

15 March 2027Income Tax

Advance Tax — Final Instalment (100% of the year's tax)

Kiske liye: Anyone whose tax for FY 2026-27, after TDS, is ₹10,000 or more — and presumptive (44AD/44ADA) taxpayers, who pay it all by this date

Miss kiya to: Interest under Sections 424 and 425 (old 234B/234C)

Har Mahine Ki Deadlines

  • 7th: TDS / TCS deposit for the previous month (March's TDS: by 30 April)
  • 11th: GSTR-1 for the previous month (monthly filers)
  • 20th: GSTR-3B and tax payment for the previous month (monthly filers)
  • 22nd / 24th: GSTR-3B after each quarter for QRMP filers (date depends on the state)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date for the TDS return for July–September 2026?

31 October 2026. A late fee of ₹200 per day applies under Section 427 (old Section 234E), up to the amount of TDS.

What is the ITR due date for tax audit cases for AY 2026-27?

31 October 2026, with the tax audit report due by 30 September 2026. No CBDT extension had been announced as of 19 September 2026.

What is the GSTR-9 due date for FY 2025-26?

31 December 2026. GSTR-9 is mandatory only above ₹2 crore turnover, and GSTR-9C only above ₹5 crore.

Till when can I file a belated ITR for AY 2026-27?

Till 31 December 2026, with a late fee of ₹5,000 (₹1,000 if income is up to ₹5 lakh). A revised return can be filed till 31 March 2027.

What is the last date to claim missed input tax credit for FY 2025-26?

30 November 2026, or the date you file your FY 2025-26 annual return if that is earlier. In practice the October GSTR-3B, due 20 November, is the last return in which you can claim it.

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