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Tax & GST Compliance Calendar 2026-27 (India)

Advance tax, TDS/TCS, ITR and GST return due dates for FY 2026-27 — filtered to you, with an .ics calendar file.

What applies to you
Due dates for FY 2026-2750 due dates between 1 April 2026 and 31 March 2027 · dates as of 24 October 2026

April 2026

  1. GSTR-1 for March 2026Outward supplies, monthly filers.CGST Act s.37 and Rule 59 (Notification 83/2020-CT)
    GST
  2. GSTR-3B for March 2026Extended from 20 April 2026 for monthly filers.Notification 01/2026-Central Tax, 21 Apr 2026
    GST
  3. TDS deposit for March 2026Tax deducted in March 2026 (FY 2025-26).Income-tax Rules, 1962 (Rules 30, 31, 31A, 31AA, 37CA, 37D)
    TDS

May 2026

  1. TDS deposit for April 2026Tax deducted in April 2026; government offices without a challan pay the same day.Rule 218, Income-tax Rules, 2026
    TDS
  2. GSTR-1 for April 2026Outward supplies, monthly filers.CGST Act s.37 and Rule 59 (Notification 83/2020-CT)
    GST
  3. GSTR-3B for April 2026Summary return and tax payment, monthly filers.CGST Rule 61
    GST
  4. TDS statements for Jan–Mar 2026Forms 24Q, 26Q and 27Q for Q4 of FY 2025-26 (1962 Rules).Income-tax Rules, 1962 (Rules 30, 31, 31A, 31AA, 37CA, 37D)
    TDS

June 2026

  1. TDS deposit for May 2026Tax deducted in May 2026; government offices without a challan pay the same day.Rule 218, Income-tax Rules, 2026
    TDS
  2. GSTR-1 for May 2026Outward supplies, monthly filers.CGST Act s.37 and Rule 59 (Notification 83/2020-CT)
    GST
  3. Advance tax — 1st instalment (15%)Tax year 2026-27: at least 15% of the year’s estimated tax after TDS/TCS, if that tax is ₹10,000 or more.Income-tax Act, 2025, advance tax instalments
    Income tax
  4. Form 16 to employees; Form 16A for Jan–Mar 2026Certificates for FY 2025-26 tax deducted.Income-tax Rules, 1962 (Rules 30, 31, 31A, 31AA, 37CA, 37D)
    TDS
  5. GSTR-3B for May 2026Summary return and tax payment, monthly filers.CGST Rule 61
    GST

July 2026

  1. TDS deposit for June 2026Tax deducted in June 2026; government offices without a challan pay the same day.Rule 218, Income-tax Rules, 2026
    TDS
  2. GSTR-1 for June 2026Outward supplies, monthly filers.CGST Act s.37 and Rule 59 (Notification 83/2020-CT)
    GST
  3. GSTR-3B for June 2026Summary return and tax payment, monthly filers.CGST Rule 61
    GST
  4. TDS statements for Apr–Jun 2026Forms 138 (salary, ex-24Q), 140 (ex-26Q) and 144 (non-residents, ex-27Q).Rule 219, Income-tax Rules, 2026 (Form 143 user manual)
    TDS

August 2026

  1. TDS deposit for July 2026Tax deducted in July 2026; government offices without a challan pay the same day.Rule 218, Income-tax Rules, 2026
    TDS
  2. GSTR-1 for July 2026Outward supplies, monthly filers.CGST Act s.37 and Rule 59 (Notification 83/2020-CT)
    GST
  3. GSTR-3B for July 2026Summary return and tax payment, monthly filers.CGST Rule 61
    GST
  4. Income-tax return — business or profession, no auditAY 2026-27, ITR-3 / ITR-4, and partners of non-audit firms. Moved from 31 July by the Finance Act, 2026.Finance Act, 2026 (Memorandum to the Finance Bill, 2026)
    Income tax

September 2026

  1. TDS deposit for August 2026Tax deducted in August 2026; government offices without a challan pay the same day.Rule 218, Income-tax Rules, 2026
    TDS
  2. GSTR-1 for August 2026Outward supplies, monthly filers.CGST Act s.37 and Rule 59 (Notification 83/2020-CT)
    GST
  3. Advance tax — 2nd instalment (45% in total)Cumulative 45% of the estimated tax for tax year 2026-27.Income-tax Act, 2025, advance tax instalments
    Income tax
  4. GSTR-3B for August 2026Summary return and tax payment, monthly filers.CGST Rule 61
    GST

October 2026

  1. TDS deposit for September 2026Tax deducted in September 2026; government offices without a challan pay the same day.Rule 218, Income-tax Rules, 2026
    TDS
  2. GSTR-1 for September 2026Outward supplies, monthly filers.CGST Act s.37 and Rule 59 (Notification 83/2020-CT)
    GST
  3. GSTR-3B for September 2026Summary return and tax payment, monthly filers.CGST Rule 61
    GST
  4. TDS statements for Jul–Sep 2026Forms 138, 140 and 144.Rule 219, Income-tax Rules, 2026 (Form 143 user manual)
    TDS

November 2026

  1. TDS deposit for October 2026Tax deducted in October 2026; government offices without a challan pay the same day.Rule 218, Income-tax Rules, 2026
    TDS
  2. GSTR-1 for October 2026Outward supplies, monthly filers.CGST Act s.37 and Rule 59 (Notification 83/2020-CT)
    GST
  3. GSTR-3B for October 2026Summary return and tax payment, monthly filers.CGST Rule 61
    GST

December 2026

  1. TDS deposit for November 2026Tax deducted in November 2026; government offices without a challan pay the same day.Rule 218, Income-tax Rules, 2026
    TDS
  2. GSTR-1 for November 2026Outward supplies, monthly filers.CGST Act s.37 and Rule 59 (Notification 83/2020-CT)
    GST
  3. Advance tax — 3rd instalment (75% in total)Cumulative 75% of the estimated tax for tax year 2026-27.Income-tax Act, 2025, advance tax instalments
    Income tax
  4. GSTR-3B for November 2026Summary return and tax payment, monthly filers.CGST Rule 61
    GST
  5. GSTR-9 annual return for FY 2025-26Required when aggregate turnover is above ₹2 crore; optional below that.CGST Rule 80 and Notification 15/2025-CT
    GST
  6. Last date for a belated return for AY 2026-27Late-filing fee under section 234F applies. A revised return filed after today also pays a fee.Finance Act, 2026 (Memorandum to the Finance Bill, 2026)
    Income tax

January 2027

  1. TDS deposit for December 2026Tax deducted in December 2026; government offices without a challan pay the same day.Rule 218, Income-tax Rules, 2026
    TDS
  2. GSTR-1 for December 2026Outward supplies, monthly filers.CGST Act s.37 and Rule 59 (Notification 83/2020-CT)
    GST
  3. GSTR-3B for December 2026Summary return and tax payment, monthly filers.CGST Rule 61
    GST
  4. TDS statements for Oct–Dec 2026Forms 138, 140 and 144.Rule 219, Income-tax Rules, 2026 (Form 143 user manual)
    TDS

February 2027

  1. TDS deposit for January 2027Tax deducted in January 2027; government offices without a challan pay the same day.Rule 218, Income-tax Rules, 2026
    TDS
  2. GSTR-1 for January 2027Outward supplies, monthly filers.CGST Act s.37 and Rule 59 (Notification 83/2020-CT)
    GST
  3. GSTR-3B for January 2027Summary return and tax payment, monthly filers.CGST Rule 61
    GST

March 2027

  1. TDS deposit for February 2027Tax deducted in February 2027; government offices without a challan pay the same day.Rule 218, Income-tax Rules, 2026
    TDS
  2. GSTR-1 for February 2027Outward supplies, monthly filers.CGST Act s.37 and Rule 59 (Notification 83/2020-CT)
    GST
  3. Advance tax — last instalment (100%)All of the estimated tax. Presumptive income (section 58 of the 2025 Act, ex-44AD/44ADA) pays everything by this date.Income-tax Act, 2025, advance tax instalments
    Income tax
  4. GSTR-3B for February 2027Summary return and tax payment, monthly filers.CGST Rule 61
    GST
  5. Last day for advance tax for tax year 2026-27Tax paid by 31 March still counts as advance tax for the 90% test of section 424 (ex-234B).Income-tax Act, 2025, advance tax instalments
    Income tax
  6. Last date to revise an AY 2026-27 returnRaised from 9 to 12 months after the year by the Finance Act, 2026; a fee applies after 31 December 2026.Finance Act, 2026 (Memorandum to the Finance Bill, 2026)
    Income tax

Dates as of 24 October 2026. The CBDT and the GST Council extend due dates often — sometimes a day or two before the deadline, sometimes only for some states. Always check the latest notification on incometax.gov.in or gst.gov.in before you rely on a date. Informational only, not tax advice.

Sources (checked 24 October 2026): CBDT Circular 07/2026, 28 Sep 2026 · Finance Act, 2026 (Memorandum to the Finance Bill, 2026) · Income-tax Act, 1961 s.139 and Income-tax Rules, 1962 · Income-tax Act, 2025, advance tax instalments · Rule 218, Income-tax Rules, 2026 · Income-tax Rules, 1962 (Rules 30, 31, 31A, 31AA, 37CA, 37D) · Rule 219, Income-tax Rules, 2026 (Form 143 user manual) · CGST Act s.37 and Rule 59 (Notification 83/2020-CT) · CGST Rule 61 · CGST Rule 62 · CGST Rule 80 and Notification 15/2025-CT · Notification 01/2026-Central Tax, 21 Apr 2026.

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A tax and GST compliance calendar for 2026-27, filtered to your business

This tax calendar 2026-27 lists every income-tax and GST due date between 1 April 2026 and 31 March 2027 that applies to you: advance tax instalments, TDS and TCS deposits and statements, Form 16, the ITR due date for AY 2026-27, the tax audit report, and GST returns — GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, IFF, PMT-06, CMP-08, GSTR-4 and GSTR-9.

Tell it what kind of return you file and how you are registered for GST, and the list shrinks to your dates, with the next one highlighted. Press Add to calendar to get an .ics file with reminders for Google Calendar, Outlook or Apple Calendar, or download a CSV. Every date names the rule or notification it comes from and is shown “as of” the day it was checked, because deadlines are extended often. It is informational, not tax advice.

How to use the Tax & GST Compliance Calendar 2026-27

  1. Pick your income-tax return type for AY 2026-27 and your GST registration (monthly, quarterly QRMP or composition).
  2. For QRMP, choose your state — quarterly GSTR-3B is due on the 22nd or the 24th depending on it.
  3. Tick what else applies: advance tax, TDS, TCS, GST turnover above ₹2 crore or ₹5 crore.
  4. Read the list month by month; tick Hide dates that have passed to see only what is coming.
  5. Choose a reminder and press Add to calendar (.ics), or download the CSV or print the list.

Tax & GST Compliance Calendar 2026-27 features

Only your dates

Filters for return type, TDS, TCS and the three GST schemes, with state-wise QRMP dates.

Calendar file with reminders

Standard iCalendar (.ics) all-day events with an optional reminder 1, 2 or 7 days before.

Sources on every date

Each entry names its rule, circular or notification; the links are below the list.

Extensions already applied

The 21 November 2026 audit-case ITR date, the 21 October tax audit report and the 21 April GSTR-3B for March 2026.

Old and new rules

FY 2025-26 forms (24Q, 26Q, 27EQ, Form 16) and the new Income-tax Rules, 2026 forms (138, 140, 143, 144).

Key income-tax due dates for 2026-27

DateWhat is due
15 Jun, 15 Sep, 15 Dec 2026, 15 Mar 2027Advance tax for tax year 2026-27: 15%, 45%, 75%, 100%
31 July 2026ITR for AY 2026-27 without business income (ITR-1, ITR-2)
31 August 2026ITR for business or profession without audit (moved from 31 July)
21 October 2026Tax audit report (extended from 30 September)
21 November 2026ITR for audit cases and companies (extended from 31 October)
30 November 2026ITR for transfer-pricing cases
31 December 2026 / 31 March 2027Belated return / last date to revise (fee after 31 December)
7th of each monthTDS and TCS deposit for the previous month (30 April for March TDS)
31 Jul, 31 Oct 2026, 31 Jan 2027TDS and TCS statements in Forms 138, 140, 143 and 144

GST return due dates

Missed one? Work out the cost with the GST late fee calculator and the GST interest calculator; for income tax, the 234A, 234B and 234C interest calculator.

ReturnDue date
GSTR-1 (monthly)11th of the next month
GSTR-1 (QRMP) and IFF13th of the month after the quarter; IFF by the 13th for months 1 and 2
GSTR-3B (monthly)20th of the next month
GSTR-3B (QRMP)22nd or 24th of the month after the quarter, by state
PMT-06 (QRMP)25th of the next month, for months 1 and 2
CMP-08 / GSTR-418th after each quarter / 30 June after the year
GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C31 December after the year; GSTR-9 optional up to ₹2 crore turnover

Tax & GST Compliance Calendar 2026-27 FAQ

What is the GST return due date for GSTR-3B?

The 20th of the next month for monthly filers. Under QRMP it is the 22nd of the month after the quarter in the western and southern states and the 24th in the northern and eastern states and Delhi. March 2026 was extended to 21 April 2026.

What are the advance tax due dates for FY 2026-27?

15 June 2026 (15%), 15 September 2026 (45%), 15 December 2026 (75%) and 15 March 2027 (100%). Presumptive income pays it all by 15 March. Plan the amounts with the advance tax calculator.

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

31 July 2026 without business income, 31 August 2026 for non-audit business or profession, 21 November 2026 for audit cases and companies (extended from 31 October by CBDT Circular 07/2026) and 30 November 2026 for transfer-pricing cases.

How do I add these dates to Google Calendar or Outlook?

Press “Add to calendar (.ics)” and open or import the file. Google Calendar: Settings → Import. Outlook and Apple Calendar open .ics files directly.

Will the calendar update when dates are extended?

Not on its own — the downloaded file is a snapshot. The page shows the date each entry was checked; re-download after an extension.

Is this tax advice?

No. It is an informational list of statutory dates; check the latest notification before relying on one.

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