Income Tax Compliance Calendar India – Dates and Deadlines 2025

Stay ahead of your tax obligations with our 2025 Income Tax Compliance Calendar India. Know key ITR filing dates, TDS payment deadlines & advance tax due dates.

Managing your income tax responsibilities doesn’t have to be stressful – especially when you’re armed with a clear, month-wise compliance calendar. Whether you’re a salaried individual, business owner, or tax professional in India, this Income Tax Compliance Calendar 2025 outlines all the key deadlines for ITR filing, TDS/TCS payments, advance tax, and audit reports, helping you avoid penalties and interest.

Let’s dive into the essential dates to mark on your tax calendar this financial year.

📍 Why an Income Tax Compliance Calendar is Crucial

Staying compliant with tax deadlines isn’t just about avoiding penalties—it’s about maintaining a clean financial track record and ensuring seamless transactions with banks, financial institutions, and regulatory bodies. Missing even a single due date could lead to:

• Late fees under Section 234F

• Interest liabilities under Sections 234A, 234B & 234C

• Scrutiny or notices from the Income Tax Department

🗓️ Month-Wise Income Tax Compliance Calendar India

Here’s a month-by-month breakdown of key compliance dates in the Indian income tax system.

✅ January 2025

• 7th January: Due date for deposit of TDS/TCS for December 2024.

• 15th January: Quarterly TDS Certificate (Form 16B/16C) for October–December 2024.

• 31st January: Filing of TDS returns for Q3 (Oct-Dec) in Form 26Q/24Q.

✅ February 2025

• 7th February: TDS/TCS payment for January 2025.

• 14th February: Issue of TDS certificates for Q3.

✅ March 2025

• 7th March: TDS payment for February 2025.

• 15th March: Fourth and final installment of Advance Tax for FY 2024-25.

✅ April 2025

• 7th April: Deposit of TDS for March 2025.

• 30th April: Submission of Form 49A (PAN application) and KYC compliance if applicable.

✅ May 2025

• 7th May: TDS payment for April 2025.

• 31st May:

  • Due date for furnishing Form 61A (SFT – Statement of Financial Transactions).

  • TDS certificate for Q4 (Form 16/16A).

✅ June 2025

• 7th June: TDS for May 2025.

• 15th June: First installment of Advance Tax for FY 2025–26.

• 30th June:

  • Due date to file Form 64C (Statement of Income by Investment Fund).

  • TDS return for Q4 of FY 2024–25.

✅ July 2025

• 7th July: TDS payment for June 2025.

• 31st July:

  • Due date for filing ITR (Non-audit cases).

  • Last date to file Form 67 for claiming foreign tax credit (if applicable).

✅ August 2025

• 7th August: TDS for July 2025.

• 15th August: Issue of TDS certificates for Q1 of FY 2025–26.

✅ September 2025

• 7th September: TDS for August 2025.

• 15th September: Second installment of Advance Tax for FY 2025–26.

• 30th September:

  • Due date for filing Tax Audit Reports (Form 3CA/3CB & 3CD).

  • Submission of transfer pricing reports (if applicable).

✅ October 2025

• 7th October: TDS for September 2025.

• 31st October: Filing of ITR for taxpayers requiring audit under Section 44AB.

✅ November 2025

• 7th November: TDS for October 2025.

• 30th November:

  • Due date to file Form 3CEB (Transfer Pricing Report).

  • Last date to file ITR for international/domestic transfer pricing cases.

✅ December 2025

• 7th December: TDS for November 2025.

• 15th December: Third installment of Advance Tax for FY 2025–26.

📌 Special Compliance Dates to Note

• Revised/Belated ITR for AY 2025–26: 31st December 2025

• Form 26AS Verification: Recommended before filing any return

• PAN-Aadhaar Linking (if not already done): Check the latest deadline on the Income Tax portal

⚠️ Penalties for Missing Deadlines