Taxpex is a CA-led tax and compliance firm in India offering GST registration and return filing, income tax return (ITR) filing, company and LLP registration, accounting, payroll, TDS filing and ROC compliance for startups, freelancers and SMEs.

How much does GST registration cost with Taxpex?

GST registration with Taxpex starts at ₹999 and is typically completed in 3–7 working days once documents (PAN, Aadhaar, photo, address proof and bank details) are shared.

How long does ITR filing take?

Most individual and freelancer ITRs are prepared and e-verified within 24–48 hours of receiving Form 16, bank statements and investment proofs. Business ITRs with audit take longer.

Which ITR form should I file?

Salaried individuals with one house property usually file ITR-1, capital gains cases file ITR-2, freelancers and professionals file ITR-3 or ITR-4 under presumptive taxation, partnership firms file ITR-5 and companies file ITR-6.

Is GST return filing mandatory every month?

Yes. Regular taxpayers file GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B monthly (or quarterly under QRMP), and GSTR-9 annually. Late filing attracts ₹50 per day late fee (₹20 for nil returns) plus 18% annual interest on tax dues.

Does Taxpex serve clients outside Delhi?

Yes. Taxpex works 100% online and serves clients across India, including Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Noida and Gurugram.

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Every GST, income tax, TDS, ROC and payroll deadline for the calendar year, with the governing form and the exact late fee for missing it. 109 dated obligations, filterable by month and category, free to use and free to cite.

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January 2026

07 January 2026TDS/TCSTDS / TCS Payment
Deposit TDS and TCS deducted during December (Challan ITNS-281).
Applies to
Every deductor — companies, firms, LLPs, individuals under audit
If missed
Interest 1.5% per month under Section 201(1A) from date of deduction
10 January 2026GSTGSTR-7 / GSTR-8
TDS return (GSTR-7) and TCS return (GSTR-8) for December.
Applies to
GST TDS deductors and e-commerce operators
If missed
Late fee ₹50 per day (₹20 for nil), capped at ₹2,000
11 January 2026GSTGSTR-1
Outward supply return for December — monthly filers with turnover above ₹5 crore or those not on QRMP.
Applies to
Regular taxpayers filing monthly
If missed
Late fee ₹50 per day (₹20 nil), blocks GSTR-3B and recipient ITC
13 January 2026GSTIFF / GSTR-1 (QRMP)
Invoice Furnishing Facility for December — optional B2B upload for QRMP taxpayers.
Applies to
QRMP taxpayers (turnover up to ₹5 crore)
If missed
No direct late fee; recipients lose ITC visibility until filed
15 January 2026PF/ESIPF & ESI Payment
Deposit EPF and ESI contributions for December and file the ECR.
Applies to
Employers with 20+ employees (EPF) and 10+ employees (ESI)
If missed
EPF damages up to 25% p.a. plus interest 12% p.a.; ESI interest 12% p.a.
15 January 2026TDS/TCSForm 24Q / 26Q (Q3)
TCS return for October–December quarter (Form 27EQ) and TDS statement preparation for Q3.
Applies to
All deductors and collectors
If missed
₹200 per day under Section 234E until filed, capped at TDS amount
20 January 2026GSTGSTR-3B
Summary return and tax payment for December — monthly filers.
Applies to
Regular taxpayers filing monthly
If missed
Late fee ₹50 per day (₹20 nil) capped at ₹5,000 + interest 18% p.a. on tax
20 January 2026GSTGSTR-5 / GSTR-5A
Return for non-resident taxable persons and OIDAR service providers for December.
Applies to
Non-resident taxable persons, OIDAR providers
If missed
Late fee ₹50 per day; registration can be cancelled
25 January 2026GSTPMT-06
Monthly tax payment for December under the QRMP scheme (35% challan or self-assessment).
Applies to
QRMP taxpayers, first two months of each quarter
If missed
Interest 18% p.a. on shortfall
31 January 2026TDS/TCSTDS Return Q3
Quarterly TDS statements (24Q salary, 26Q non-salary, 27Q non-resident) for October–December.
Applies to
All deductors
If missed
₹200 per day under 234E + penalty ₹10,000–₹1,00,000 under 271H

February 2026

07 February 2026TDS/TCSTDS / TCS Payment
Deposit TDS and TCS deducted during January (Challan ITNS-281).
Applies to
Every deductor — companies, firms, LLPs, individuals under audit
If missed
Interest 1.5% per month under Section 201(1A) from date of deduction
10 February 2026GSTGSTR-7 / GSTR-8
TDS return (GSTR-7) and TCS return (GSTR-8) for January.
Applies to
GST TDS deductors and e-commerce operators
If missed
Late fee ₹50 per day (₹20 for nil), capped at ₹2,000
11 February 2026GSTGSTR-1
Outward supply return for January — monthly filers with turnover above ₹5 crore or those not on QRMP.
Applies to
Regular taxpayers filing monthly
If missed
Late fee ₹50 per day (₹20 nil), blocks GSTR-3B and recipient ITC
13 February 2026GSTIFF / GSTR-1 (QRMP)
Invoice Furnishing Facility for January — optional B2B upload for QRMP taxpayers.
Applies to
QRMP taxpayers (turnover up to ₹5 crore)
If missed
No direct late fee; recipients lose ITC visibility until filed
15 February 2026PF/ESIPF & ESI Payment
Deposit EPF and ESI contributions for January and file the ECR.
Applies to
Employers with 20+ employees (EPF) and 10+ employees (ESI)
If missed
EPF damages up to 25% p.a. plus interest 12% p.a.; ESI interest 12% p.a.
20 February 2026GSTGSTR-3B
Summary return and tax payment for January — monthly filers.
Applies to
Regular taxpayers filing monthly
If missed
Late fee ₹50 per day (₹20 nil) capped at ₹5,000 + interest 18% p.a. on tax
20 February 2026GSTGSTR-5 / GSTR-5A
Return for non-resident taxable persons and OIDAR service providers for January.
Applies to
Non-resident taxable persons, OIDAR providers
If missed
Late fee ₹50 per day; registration can be cancelled
25 February 2026GSTPMT-06
Monthly tax payment for January under the QRMP scheme (35% challan or self-assessment).
Applies to
QRMP taxpayers, first two months of each quarter
If missed
Interest 18% p.a. on shortfall

March 2026

07 March 2026TDS/TCSTDS / TCS Payment
Deposit TDS and TCS deducted during February (Challan ITNS-281).
Applies to
Every deductor — companies, firms, LLPs, individuals under audit
If missed
Interest 1.5% per month under Section 201(1A) from date of deduction
10 March 2026GSTGSTR-7 / GSTR-8
TDS return (GSTR-7) and TCS return (GSTR-8) for February.
Applies to
GST TDS deductors and e-commerce operators
If missed
Late fee ₹50 per day (₹20 for nil), capped at ₹2,000
11 March 2026GSTGSTR-1
Outward supply return for February — monthly filers with turnover above ₹5 crore or those not on QRMP.
Applies to
Regular taxpayers filing monthly
If missed
Late fee ₹50 per day (₹20 nil), blocks GSTR-3B and recipient ITC
13 March 2026GSTIFF / GSTR-1 (QRMP)
Invoice Furnishing Facility for February — optional B2B upload for QRMP taxpayers.
Applies to
QRMP taxpayers (turnover up to ₹5 crore)
If missed
No direct late fee; recipients lose ITC visibility until filed
15 March 2026PF/ESIPF & ESI Payment
Deposit EPF and ESI contributions for February and file the ECR.
Applies to
Employers with 20+ employees (EPF) and 10+ employees (ESI)
If missed
EPF damages up to 25% p.a. plus interest 12% p.a.; ESI interest 12% p.a.
15 March 2026Income TaxAdvance Tax — 4th instalment
Pay 100% of estimated advance tax liability for FY 2025-26. Presumptive taxpayers under 44AD/44ADA pay the full amount today.
Applies to
Every assessee with tax liability above ₹10,000 after TDS
If missed
Interest under Sections 234B and 234C at 1% per month
20 March 2026GSTGSTR-3B
Summary return and tax payment for February — monthly filers.
Applies to
Regular taxpayers filing monthly
If missed
Late fee ₹50 per day (₹20 nil) capped at ₹5,000 + interest 18% p.a. on tax
20 March 2026GSTGSTR-5 / GSTR-5A
Return for non-resident taxable persons and OIDAR service providers for February.
Applies to
Non-resident taxable persons, OIDAR providers
If missed
Late fee ₹50 per day; registration can be cancelled
31 March 2026Income TaxITR-U / LUT Renewal
Last date to file an updated return for eligible earlier years, and to renew the GST Letter of Undertaking (LUT) for exports in FY 2026-27.
Applies to
Updated-return filers; exporters supplying without payment of IGST
If missed
Missed LUT forces IGST payment on exports and a refund claim cycle

April 2026

07 April 2026TDS/TCSTDS / TCS Payment
Deposit TDS and TCS deducted during March (Challan ITNS-281).
Applies to
Every deductor — companies, firms, LLPs, individuals under audit
If missed
Interest 1.5% per month under Section 201(1A) from date of deduction
10 April 2026GSTGSTR-7 / GSTR-8
TDS return (GSTR-7) and TCS return (GSTR-8) for March.
Applies to
GST TDS deductors and e-commerce operators
If missed
Late fee ₹50 per day (₹20 for nil), capped at ₹2,000
11 April 2026GSTGSTR-1
Outward supply return for March — monthly filers with turnover above ₹5 crore or those not on QRMP.
Applies to
Regular taxpayers filing monthly
If missed
Late fee ₹50 per day (₹20 nil), blocks GSTR-3B and recipient ITC
13 April 2026GSTIFF / GSTR-1 (QRMP)
Invoice Furnishing Facility for March — optional B2B upload for QRMP taxpayers.
Applies to
QRMP taxpayers (turnover up to ₹5 crore)
If missed
No direct late fee; recipients lose ITC visibility until filed
15 April 2026PF/ESIPF & ESI Payment
Deposit EPF and ESI contributions for March and file the ECR.
Applies to
Employers with 20+ employees (EPF) and 10+ employees (ESI)
If missed
EPF damages up to 25% p.a. plus interest 12% p.a.; ESI interest 12% p.a.
20 April 2026GSTGSTR-3B
Summary return and tax payment for March — monthly filers.
Applies to
Regular taxpayers filing monthly
If missed
Late fee ₹50 per day (₹20 nil) capped at ₹5,000 + interest 18% p.a. on tax
20 April 2026GSTGSTR-5 / GSTR-5A
Return for non-resident taxable persons and OIDAR service providers for March.
Applies to
Non-resident taxable persons, OIDAR providers
If missed
Late fee ₹50 per day; registration can be cancelled
25 April 2026GSTPMT-06
Monthly tax payment for March under the QRMP scheme (35% challan or self-assessment).
Applies to
QRMP taxpayers, first two months of each quarter
If missed
Interest 18% p.a. on shortfall
30 April 2026GSTGSTR-4 / MSME Form 1
Annual return for composition taxpayers (GSTR-4) for FY 2025-26 and MSME Form 1 half-yearly return for October–March dues.
Applies to
Composition dealers; companies with MSME payables outstanding beyond 45 days
If missed
GSTR-4 late fee ₹50 per day capped at ₹2,000; MSME-1 penalty up to ₹25,000

May 2026

07 May 2026TDS/TCSTDS / TCS Payment
Deposit TDS and TCS deducted during April (Challan ITNS-281).
Applies to
Every deductor — companies, firms, LLPs, individuals under audit
If missed
Interest 1.5% per month under Section 201(1A) from date of deduction
10 May 2026GSTGSTR-7 / GSTR-8
TDS return (GSTR-7) and TCS return (GSTR-8) for April.
Applies to
GST TDS deductors and e-commerce operators
If missed
Late fee ₹50 per day (₹20 for nil), capped at ₹2,000
11 May 2026GSTGSTR-1
Outward supply return for April — monthly filers with turnover above ₹5 crore or those not on QRMP.
Applies to
Regular taxpayers filing monthly
If missed
Late fee ₹50 per day (₹20 nil), blocks GSTR-3B and recipient ITC
13 May 2026GSTIFF / GSTR-1 (QRMP)
Invoice Furnishing Facility for April — optional B2B upload for QRMP taxpayers.
Applies to
QRMP taxpayers (turnover up to ₹5 crore)
If missed
No direct late fee; recipients lose ITC visibility until filed
15 May 2026PF/ESIPF & ESI Payment
Deposit EPF and ESI contributions for April and file the ECR.
Applies to
Employers with 20+ employees (EPF) and 10+ employees (ESI)
If missed
EPF damages up to 25% p.a. plus interest 12% p.a.; ESI interest 12% p.a.
15 May 2026TDS/TCSForm 27EQ (Q4)
TCS return for January–March quarter.
Applies to
Every collector of tax at source
If missed
₹200 per day under Section 234E
20 May 2026GSTGSTR-3B
Summary return and tax payment for April — monthly filers.
Applies to
Regular taxpayers filing monthly
If missed
Late fee ₹50 per day (₹20 nil) capped at ₹5,000 + interest 18% p.a. on tax
20 May 2026GSTGSTR-5 / GSTR-5A
Return for non-resident taxable persons and OIDAR service providers for April.
Applies to
Non-resident taxable persons, OIDAR providers
If missed
Late fee ₹50 per day; registration can be cancelled
25 May 2026GSTPMT-06
Monthly tax payment for April under the QRMP scheme (35% challan or self-assessment).
Applies to
QRMP taxpayers, first two months of each quarter
If missed
Interest 18% p.a. on shortfall
30 May 2026ROC/MCAForm 11 (LLP) / PAS-6
LLP Annual Return in Form 11 for FY 2025-26, and PAS-6 reconciliation of share capital for unlisted public companies.
Applies to
All LLPs; unlisted public companies
If missed
₹100 per day, unlimited — Form 11 has no maximum cap
31 May 2026TDS/TCSTDS Return Q4 / Form 61A
Quarterly TDS statements for January–March and Statement of Financial Transactions (SFT) in Form 61A.
Applies to
All deductors; reporting entities under Rule 114E
If missed
₹200 per day under 234E; SFT penalty ₹500 per day rising to ₹1,000

June 2026

07 June 2026TDS/TCSTDS / TCS Payment
Deposit TDS and TCS deducted during May (Challan ITNS-281).
Applies to
Every deductor — companies, firms, LLPs, individuals under audit
If missed
Interest 1.5% per month under Section 201(1A) from date of deduction
10 June 2026GSTGSTR-7 / GSTR-8
TDS return (GSTR-7) and TCS return (GSTR-8) for May.
Applies to
GST TDS deductors and e-commerce operators
If missed
Late fee ₹50 per day (₹20 for nil), capped at ₹2,000
11 June 2026GSTGSTR-1
Outward supply return for May — monthly filers with turnover above ₹5 crore or those not on QRMP.
Applies to
Regular taxpayers filing monthly
If missed
Late fee ₹50 per day (₹20 nil), blocks GSTR-3B and recipient ITC
13 June 2026GSTIFF / GSTR-1 (QRMP)
Invoice Furnishing Facility for May — optional B2B upload for QRMP taxpayers.
Applies to
QRMP taxpayers (turnover up to ₹5 crore)
If missed
No direct late fee; recipients lose ITC visibility until filed
15 June 2026PF/ESIPF & ESI Payment
Deposit EPF and ESI contributions for May and file the ECR.
Applies to
Employers with 20+ employees (EPF) and 10+ employees (ESI)
If missed
EPF damages up to 25% p.a. plus interest 12% p.a.; ESI interest 12% p.a.
15 June 2026Income TaxAdvance Tax — 1st instalment / Form 16
Pay 15% of estimated advance tax for FY 2026-27. Employers must issue Form 16 to employees for FY 2025-26.
Applies to
Taxpayers with liability above ₹10,000; all employers
If missed
Interest under 234C; Form 16 delay attracts ₹100 per day under 272A(2)(g)
20 June 2026GSTGSTR-3B
Summary return and tax payment for May — monthly filers.
Applies to
Regular taxpayers filing monthly
If missed
Late fee ₹50 per day (₹20 nil) capped at ₹5,000 + interest 18% p.a. on tax
20 June 2026GSTGSTR-5 / GSTR-5A
Return for non-resident taxable persons and OIDAR service providers for May.
Applies to
Non-resident taxable persons, OIDAR providers
If missed
Late fee ₹50 per day; registration can be cancelled

July 2026

07 July 2026TDS/TCSTDS / TCS Payment
Deposit TDS and TCS deducted during June (Challan ITNS-281).
Applies to
Every deductor — companies, firms, LLPs, individuals under audit
If missed
Interest 1.5% per month under Section 201(1A) from date of deduction
10 July 2026GSTGSTR-7 / GSTR-8
TDS return (GSTR-7) and TCS return (GSTR-8) for June.
Applies to
GST TDS deductors and e-commerce operators
If missed
Late fee ₹50 per day (₹20 for nil), capped at ₹2,000
11 July 2026GSTGSTR-1
Outward supply return for June — monthly filers with turnover above ₹5 crore or those not on QRMP.
Applies to
Regular taxpayers filing monthly
If missed
Late fee ₹50 per day (₹20 nil), blocks GSTR-3B and recipient ITC
13 July 2026GSTIFF / GSTR-1 (QRMP)
Invoice Furnishing Facility for June — optional B2B upload for QRMP taxpayers.
Applies to
QRMP taxpayers (turnover up to ₹5 crore)
If missed
No direct late fee; recipients lose ITC visibility until filed
15 July 2026PF/ESIPF & ESI Payment
Deposit EPF and ESI contributions for June and file the ECR.
Applies to
Employers with 20+ employees (EPF) and 10+ employees (ESI)
If missed
EPF damages up to 25% p.a. plus interest 12% p.a.; ESI interest 12% p.a.
20 July 2026GSTGSTR-3B
Summary return and tax payment for June — monthly filers.
Applies to
Regular taxpayers filing monthly
If missed
Late fee ₹50 per day (₹20 nil) capped at ₹5,000 + interest 18% p.a. on tax
20 July 2026GSTGSTR-5 / GSTR-5A
Return for non-resident taxable persons and OIDAR service providers for June.
Applies to
Non-resident taxable persons, OIDAR providers
If missed
Late fee ₹50 per day; registration can be cancelled
25 July 2026GSTPMT-06
Monthly tax payment for June under the QRMP scheme (35% challan or self-assessment).
Applies to
QRMP taxpayers, first two months of each quarter
If missed
Interest 18% p.a. on shortfall
31 July 2026Income TaxITR Filing (non-audit)
Income tax return due date for individuals, HUFs and firms not subject to tax audit, for FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27).
Applies to
Salaried individuals, freelancers, small businesses, HUFs
If missed
Late fee ₹5,000 under Section 234F (₹1,000 if income below ₹5 lakh) + 234A interest + loss carry-forward denied

August 2026

07 August 2026TDS/TCSTDS / TCS Payment
Deposit TDS and TCS deducted during July (Challan ITNS-281).
Applies to
Every deductor — companies, firms, LLPs, individuals under audit
If missed
Interest 1.5% per month under Section 201(1A) from date of deduction
10 August 2026GSTGSTR-7 / GSTR-8
TDS return (GSTR-7) and TCS return (GSTR-8) for July.
Applies to
GST TDS deductors and e-commerce operators
If missed
Late fee ₹50 per day (₹20 for nil), capped at ₹2,000
11 August 2026GSTGSTR-1
Outward supply return for July — monthly filers with turnover above ₹5 crore or those not on QRMP.
Applies to
Regular taxpayers filing monthly
If missed
Late fee ₹50 per day (₹20 nil), blocks GSTR-3B and recipient ITC
13 August 2026GSTIFF / GSTR-1 (QRMP)
Invoice Furnishing Facility for July — optional B2B upload for QRMP taxpayers.
Applies to
QRMP taxpayers (turnover up to ₹5 crore)
If missed
No direct late fee; recipients lose ITC visibility until filed
15 August 2026PF/ESIPF & ESI Payment
Deposit EPF and ESI contributions for July and file the ECR.
Applies to
Employers with 20+ employees (EPF) and 10+ employees (ESI)
If missed
EPF damages up to 25% p.a. plus interest 12% p.a.; ESI interest 12% p.a.
20 August 2026GSTGSTR-3B
Summary return and tax payment for July — monthly filers.
Applies to
Regular taxpayers filing monthly
If missed
Late fee ₹50 per day (₹20 nil) capped at ₹5,000 + interest 18% p.a. on tax
20 August 2026GSTGSTR-5 / GSTR-5A
Return for non-resident taxable persons and OIDAR service providers for July.
Applies to
Non-resident taxable persons, OIDAR providers
If missed
Late fee ₹50 per day; registration can be cancelled
25 August 2026GSTPMT-06
Monthly tax payment for July under the QRMP scheme (35% challan or self-assessment).
Applies to
QRMP taxpayers, first two months of each quarter
If missed
Interest 18% p.a. on shortfall

September 2026

07 September 2026TDS/TCSTDS / TCS Payment
Deposit TDS and TCS deducted during August (Challan ITNS-281).
Applies to
Every deductor — companies, firms, LLPs, individuals under audit
If missed
Interest 1.5% per month under Section 201(1A) from date of deduction
10 September 2026GSTGSTR-7 / GSTR-8
TDS return (GSTR-7) and TCS return (GSTR-8) for August.
Applies to
GST TDS deductors and e-commerce operators
If missed
Late fee ₹50 per day (₹20 for nil), capped at ₹2,000
11 September 2026GSTGSTR-1
Outward supply return for August — monthly filers with turnover above ₹5 crore or those not on QRMP.
Applies to
Regular taxpayers filing monthly
If missed
Late fee ₹50 per day (₹20 nil), blocks GSTR-3B and recipient ITC
13 September 2026GSTIFF / GSTR-1 (QRMP)
Invoice Furnishing Facility for August — optional B2B upload for QRMP taxpayers.
Applies to
QRMP taxpayers (turnover up to ₹5 crore)
If missed
No direct late fee; recipients lose ITC visibility until filed
15 September 2026PF/ESIPF & ESI Payment
Deposit EPF and ESI contributions for August and file the ECR.
Applies to
Employers with 20+ employees (EPF) and 10+ employees (ESI)
If missed
EPF damages up to 25% p.a. plus interest 12% p.a.; ESI interest 12% p.a.
15 September 2026Income TaxAdvance Tax — 2nd instalment
Cumulative 45% of estimated advance tax for FY 2026-27 must be paid.
Applies to
Every assessee liable to advance tax
If missed
Interest 1% per month under Section 234C on the shortfall
20 September 2026GSTGSTR-3B
Summary return and tax payment for August — monthly filers.
Applies to
Regular taxpayers filing monthly
If missed
Late fee ₹50 per day (₹20 nil) capped at ₹5,000 + interest 18% p.a. on tax
20 September 2026GSTGSTR-5 / GSTR-5A
Return for non-resident taxable persons and OIDAR service providers for August.
Applies to
Non-resident taxable persons, OIDAR providers
If missed
Late fee ₹50 per day; registration can be cancelled
30 September 2026Income TaxTax Audit Report (3CA/3CB-3CD)
Upload the tax audit report under Section 44AB for FY 2025-26, and hold the AGM for companies.
Applies to
Businesses above ₹1 crore (₹10 crore with 5% cash test) and professionals above ₹75 lakh
If missed
0.5% of turnover up to ₹1,50,000 under Section 271B
30 September 2026ROC/MCADIR-3 KYC
Annual KYC for every person holding a Director Identification Number as on 31 March 2026.
Applies to
All DIN holders, including disqualified directors
If missed
₹5,000 flat fee and DIN deactivation until filed

October 2026

07 October 2026TDS/TCSTDS / TCS Payment
Deposit TDS and TCS deducted during September (Challan ITNS-281).
Applies to
Every deductor — companies, firms, LLPs, individuals under audit
If missed
Interest 1.5% per month under Section 201(1A) from date of deduction
10 October 2026GSTGSTR-7 / GSTR-8
TDS return (GSTR-7) and TCS return (GSTR-8) for September.
Applies to
GST TDS deductors and e-commerce operators
If missed
Late fee ₹50 per day (₹20 for nil), capped at ₹2,000
11 October 2026GSTGSTR-1
Outward supply return for September — monthly filers with turnover above ₹5 crore or those not on QRMP.
Applies to
Regular taxpayers filing monthly
If missed
Late fee ₹50 per day (₹20 nil), blocks GSTR-3B and recipient ITC
13 October 2026GSTIFF / GSTR-1 (QRMP)
Invoice Furnishing Facility for September — optional B2B upload for QRMP taxpayers.
Applies to
QRMP taxpayers (turnover up to ₹5 crore)
If missed
No direct late fee; recipients lose ITC visibility until filed
15 October 2026PF/ESIPF & ESI Payment
Deposit EPF and ESI contributions for September and file the ECR.
Applies to
Employers with 20+ employees (EPF) and 10+ employees (ESI)
If missed
EPF damages up to 25% p.a. plus interest 12% p.a.; ESI interest 12% p.a.
20 October 2026GSTGSTR-3B
Summary return and tax payment for September — monthly filers.
Applies to
Regular taxpayers filing monthly
If missed
Late fee ₹50 per day (₹20 nil) capped at ₹5,000 + interest 18% p.a. on tax
20 October 2026GSTGSTR-5 / GSTR-5A
Return for non-resident taxable persons and OIDAR service providers for September.
Applies to
Non-resident taxable persons, OIDAR providers
If missed
Late fee ₹50 per day; registration can be cancelled
25 October 2026GSTPMT-06
Monthly tax payment for September under the QRMP scheme (35% challan or self-assessment).
Applies to
QRMP taxpayers, first two months of each quarter
If missed
Interest 18% p.a. on shortfall
31 October 2026Income TaxITR (audit cases) / Form 8 (LLP)
Income tax return for audit cases, and LLP Statement of Account & Solvency in Form 8.
Applies to
Audited businesses, companies, working-partner returns; all LLPs
If missed
234F late fee + 234A interest; Form 8 ₹100 per day with no cap

November 2026

07 November 2026TDS/TCSTDS / TCS Payment
Deposit TDS and TCS deducted during October (Challan ITNS-281).
Applies to
Every deductor — companies, firms, LLPs, individuals under audit
If missed
Interest 1.5% per month under Section 201(1A) from date of deduction
10 November 2026GSTGSTR-7 / GSTR-8
TDS return (GSTR-7) and TCS return (GSTR-8) for October.
Applies to
GST TDS deductors and e-commerce operators
If missed
Late fee ₹50 per day (₹20 for nil), capped at ₹2,000
11 November 2026GSTGSTR-1
Outward supply return for October — monthly filers with turnover above ₹5 crore or those not on QRMP.
Applies to
Regular taxpayers filing monthly
If missed
Late fee ₹50 per day (₹20 nil), blocks GSTR-3B and recipient ITC
13 November 2026GSTIFF / GSTR-1 (QRMP)
Invoice Furnishing Facility for October — optional B2B upload for QRMP taxpayers.
Applies to
QRMP taxpayers (turnover up to ₹5 crore)
If missed
No direct late fee; recipients lose ITC visibility until filed
15 November 2026PF/ESIPF & ESI Payment
Deposit EPF and ESI contributions for October and file the ECR.
Applies to
Employers with 20+ employees (EPF) and 10+ employees (ESI)
If missed
EPF damages up to 25% p.a. plus interest 12% p.a.; ESI interest 12% p.a.
20 November 2026GSTGSTR-3B
Summary return and tax payment for October — monthly filers.
Applies to
Regular taxpayers filing monthly
If missed
Late fee ₹50 per day (₹20 nil) capped at ₹5,000 + interest 18% p.a. on tax
20 November 2026GSTGSTR-5 / GSTR-5A
Return for non-resident taxable persons and OIDAR service providers for October.
Applies to
Non-resident taxable persons, OIDAR providers
If missed
Late fee ₹50 per day; registration can be cancelled
25 November 2026GSTPMT-06
Monthly tax payment for October under the QRMP scheme (35% challan or self-assessment).
Applies to
QRMP taxpayers, first two months of each quarter
If missed
Interest 18% p.a. on shortfall
30 November 2026ROC/MCATransfer Pricing / AOC-4
ITR for taxpayers with international or specified domestic transactions (Form 3CEB cases), and AOC-4 financial statement filing within 30 days of the AGM.
Applies to
Companies with TP obligations; all registered companies
If missed
AOC-4 ₹100 per day, unlimited, plus officer-in-default liability

December 2026

07 December 2026TDS/TCSTDS / TCS Payment
Deposit TDS and TCS deducted during November (Challan ITNS-281).
Applies to
Every deductor — companies, firms, LLPs, individuals under audit
If missed
Interest 1.5% per month under Section 201(1A) from date of deduction
10 December 2026GSTGSTR-7 / GSTR-8
TDS return (GSTR-7) and TCS return (GSTR-8) for November.
Applies to
GST TDS deductors and e-commerce operators
If missed
Late fee ₹50 per day (₹20 for nil), capped at ₹2,000
11 December 2026GSTGSTR-1
Outward supply return for November — monthly filers with turnover above ₹5 crore or those not on QRMP.
Applies to
Regular taxpayers filing monthly
If missed
Late fee ₹50 per day (₹20 nil), blocks GSTR-3B and recipient ITC
13 December 2026GSTIFF / GSTR-1 (QRMP)
Invoice Furnishing Facility for November — optional B2B upload for QRMP taxpayers.
Applies to
QRMP taxpayers (turnover up to ₹5 crore)
If missed
No direct late fee; recipients lose ITC visibility until filed
15 December 2026PF/ESIPF & ESI Payment
Deposit EPF and ESI contributions for November and file the ECR.
Applies to
Employers with 20+ employees (EPF) and 10+ employees (ESI)
If missed
EPF damages up to 25% p.a. plus interest 12% p.a.; ESI interest 12% p.a.
20 December 2026GSTGSTR-3B
Summary return and tax payment for November — monthly filers.
Applies to
Regular taxpayers filing monthly
If missed
Late fee ₹50 per day (₹20 nil) capped at ₹5,000 + interest 18% p.a. on tax
20 December 2026GSTGSTR-5 / GSTR-5A
Return for non-resident taxable persons and OIDAR service providers for November.
Applies to
Non-resident taxable persons, OIDAR providers
If missed
Late fee ₹50 per day; registration can be cancelled
31 December 2026GSTGSTR-9 / GSTR-9C / Belated ITR
GST annual return (GSTR-9) and reconciliation statement (GSTR-9C) for FY 2025-26, plus the last date for belated and revised income tax returns for AY 2026-27.
Applies to
Taxpayers above ₹2 crore (GSTR-9) and ₹5 crore (GSTR-9C)
If missed
GSTR-9 late fee ₹200 per day capped at 0.5% of turnover; belated ITR loses loss carry-forward
31 December 2026ROC/MCAMGT-7 / MGT-7A
Annual return filing with the Registrar of Companies within 60 days of the AGM.
Applies to
All companies (MGT-7A for OPC and small companies)
If missed
₹100 per day, unlimited, plus ₹50,000 penalty on the company

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most important compliance due dates in 2026?

The recurring monthly anchors are the 7th (TDS deposit), 11th (GSTR-1), 15th (PF and ESI) and 20th (GSTR-3B). The annual anchors are 15 March (final advance tax), 31 July (ITR for non-audit taxpayers), 30 September (tax audit report and DIR-3 KYC), 31 October (audit-case ITR and LLP Form 8) and 31 December (GSTR-9 and belated ITR).

What happens if a due date falls on a Sunday or a public holiday?

Statutory deadlines do not shift automatically. Portals normally accept filings on the next working day where the law provides for it, but interest under Sections 50 (GST) and 234B/234C (income tax) is computed on the statutory date. File a day early rather than relying on an extension.

Do QRMP taxpayers follow a different calendar?

Yes. QRMP taxpayers file GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B quarterly but still pay tax monthly through PMT-06 by the 25th of the first two months of each quarter. They may optionally upload B2B invoices through the IFF by the 13th.

Is this calendar official?

It is a compiled reference built from CBIC, CBDT and MCA notifications. Where a department issues an extension mid-year, the extended date supersedes the statutory date shown here. Always confirm against the relevant portal before the deadline.

Can I subscribe to these dates in Google Calendar?

Yes. Use the download button on this page to get an .ics file containing every date, then import it into Google Calendar, Outlook or Apple Calendar.

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Update History

31 July 2026
Reviewed rates, forms and portal workflow for Compliance Calendar. Verified against latest CBIC/CBDT notifications.
10 January 2026
Refreshed FAQ set, added new penalty examples and jurisdiction notes.
05 October 2025
Structural rewrite for EEAT — added expert commentary, playbooks and process timeline.