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Compliance Calendar for the Month of July 2026

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Compliance Calendar for the Month of July 2026

The Compliance Calendar for July 2026 covers key statutory due dates under GST, income tax, TDS/TCS, PF/ESI, and MCA/ROC compliances. Businesses, professionals, and taxpayers should ensure timely compliance to avoid interest, penalties, and notices.

Major Compliance Due Dates – July 2026

Goods and Services Tax Compliances

Due Date	Compliance
7 July 2026	Deposit of Goods and Services Tax Tax Deducted at Source and Tax Collected at Source for June 2026; Filing of GSTR-7 and GSTR-8
11 July 2026	GSTR-1 (Monthly) for regular taxpayers other than QRMP taxpayers
13 July 2026	GSTR-1 under Quarterly Return Filing and Monthly Payment Scheme (Apr-Jun 2026 Quarter/IFF), GSTR-5 and GSTR-6
18 July 2026	CMP-08 for Composition Taxpayers (Apr-Jun 2026 quarter)
20 July 2026	GSTR-3B (Monthly) for regular taxpayers
22/24 July 2026	GSTR-3B (Quarterly Return Filing and Monthly Payment Scheme) depending upon State category
25 July 2026	PMT-06 payment under Quarterly Return Filing and Monthly Payment Scheme for June 2026

Before filing any GST return during July 2026, businesses should complete input tax credit reconciliation, verify pending compliance obligations, and monitor any notifications regarding extensions or changes in statutory due dates.
GST Reconciliation: Taxpayers are advised to reconcile GSTR-2B/GSTR-2A with their books of accounts before filing GSTR-3B.
Proper reconciliation helps in ensuring accurate Input tax credit claims and minimizes the risk of departmental notices and input tax credit mismatches.
Composition Scheme Taxpayers: Taxpayers registered under the Composition Scheme should ensure timely filing of Form CMP-08 and payment of tax for the April–June 2026 quarter to avoid interest and non-compliance consequences.

Tax Deducted at Source and Tax Collected at Source Compliances

Due Date	Compliance
7 July 2026	Deposit of Tax Deducted at Source and Tax Collected at Source deducted or collected during June 2026
30 July 2026	Forms 26QB, 26QC, 26QD and 26QE challan-cum-statements
31 July 2026	Quarterly Tax Deducted at Source and Tax Collected at Source Returns (Forms 24Q, 26Q, 27Q & 27EQ) for Q1 FY 2026-27
15 August 2026	Issue of Form 16A and other Q1 Tax Deducted at Source compliances

Provident Fund and Employee State Insurance compliance

Due Date	Compliance
15 July 2026	PF ECR Filing & Payment and ESI Return & Payment for June 2026 wages

Ministry of Corporate Affairs / Registrar of Companies Compliance

Due Date	Compliance
31 July 2026	Form DPT-3 (Return of Deposits) for FY 2025-26

Ministry of Corporate Affairs Update – Form DPT-3: The MCA has extended the due date for filing Form DPT-3 (Return of Deposits) up to 31 July 2026 without additional fees vide General Circular No. 02/2026 dated 19 June 2026.
Companies having deposits, loans, or outstanding amounts as on 31 March 2026 should ensure timely filing within the extended timeline

Income Tax Return Due Dates (AY 2026-27)

31 July 2026 – ITR-1 & ITR-2 (Individuals/HUFs not liable to audit)
31 August 2026 – ITR-3 & ITR-4 (specified non-audit cases)
30 September / 31 October 2026 – ITR-5, ITR-6, and ITR-7 as applicable

Important Notes

Professional Tax due dates vary from state to state, and taxpayers should verify the applicable due date under the respective state’s professional tax laws.
The compliance calendar also notes that professional tax on salary has been abolished in Odisha with effect from 1 April 2026, and no deduction or payment is required for salaries paid from that date onwards.

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