Compliance Due Dates Compliance Calendar January 2026

Key Compliance Due Dates—Compliance Calendar—January 2026

7 January 2026

  • TDS / TCS Payment – For December 2025

10 January 2026

  • GSTR-7 – Return by authorities deducting TDS u/s 51

  • GSTR-8 – TCS statement by e-commerce operators

11 January 2026

  • GSTR-1 (Monthly) – Taxpayers with turnover > ₹5 crore (preceding FY)

13 January 2026

  • GSTR-6 – ISD return

  • IFF – For QRMP taxpayers

  • GSTR-1 (Quarterly) – Oct–Dec 2025 (Q3)

  • GSTR-5 – Non-Resident Taxable Persons

14 January 2026

  • Issue of TDS Certificates -Sections 194-IA / 194-IB / 194-IM / 194S (For November 2025)

15 January 2026

  • TCS Return – Form 27EQ – Oct–Dec 2025 (Q3)

  • PF / ESI Payment – For December 2025

18 January 2026

  • CMP-08 – Composition tax payment (Q3)

20 January 2026

  • GSTR-3B (Monthly) – Regular taxpayers

22 January 2026

  • GSTR-3B (Quarterly – Category I States) – Q3

24 January 2026

  • GSTR-3B (Quarterly – Category II States) – Q3

25 January 2026

  • GST PMT-06 – Monthly tax payment for QRMP taxpayers

28 January 2026

  • GSTR-11 – Statement by UIN holders (refund claims)

30 January 2026

  • Challan-cum-Statement for TDS -Sections 194-IA / 194-IB / 194-IM / 194S (For December 2025)

31 January 2026

  • ROC Filings

    • AOC-4

    • MGT-7 / MGT-7A – FY 2024-25

  • TDS Return – 26Q / 24Q – Oct–Dec 2025 (Q3)

Tax planning is incomplete without timely compliance. :

Even the best tax strategy fails if deadlines are missed leading to interest, late fees, cash-flow strain, notices, and blocked credits.  Save this quick due-date reference to stay on track

Advance Tax Due Dates

  • 15 June — 15% of total tax liability

  • 15 September — 45% of total tax liability

  • 15 December — 75% of total tax liability

  • 15 March — 100% of total tax liability

TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) Timeline

  • Monthly TDS payment — 7th of the following month

  • Quarterly TDS Returns:

    • Q1 (Apr–Jun) — 31 July

    • Q2 (Jul–Sep) — 31 October

    • Q3 (Oct–Dec) — 31 January

    • Q4 (Jan–Mar) — 31 May

Income Tax Return (ITR) Due Dates

  • Individuals (Non-Audit cases) — 31 July

  • Audit cases — 31 October

  • Belated / Revised Return — 31 December of the Assessment Year

Why Timely Compliance Matters

  • Avoid interest (Sections 234A / 234B / 234C)
  • Avoid late filing fee (Section 234F)
  • Faster refund processing
  • Clean compliance track record
  • Fewer notices, lower stress

Summary of Compliance Due Dates – January 2026

Date Compliance Form / Section Period / Details
07 Jan 2026 TDS/TCS Payment For Dec 2025
10 Jan 2026 TDS return for authorities u/s 51 GSTR‑7 TDS under GST
10 Jan 2026 TCS return GSTR‑8 E‑commerce TCS
11 Jan 2026 Monthly GSTR‑1 (Turnover > ₹5 Cr) GSTR‑1 Dec 2025
13 Jan 2026 IFF (QRMP – Monthly Invoice Upload) IFF For Dec 2025
13 Jan 2026 Quarterly GSTR‑1 GSTR‑1 Q3 (Oct–Dec 2025)
14 Jan 2026 TDS Certificate Issue 194‑IA/IB, 194M, 194S For Nov 2025
15 Jan 2026 TCS Return 27EQ Q3 (Oct–Dec 2025)
15 Jan 2026 PF / ESI Payment For Dec 2025
18 Jan 2026 CMP‑08 (Composition Statement) CMP‑08 Q3 (Oct–Dec 2025)
20 Jan 2026 GSTR‑5A (OIDAR Services) GSTR‑5A Dec 2025
20 Jan 2026 GSTR‑3B Monthly GSTR‑3B Dec 2025
22 Jan 2026 GSTR‑3B – Quarterly (Category II States) GSTR‑3B Q3
24 Jan 2026 GSTR‑3B – Quarterly (Other States) GSTR‑3B Q3
25 Jan 2026 QRMP Monthly Tax Payment PMT‑06 For Dec 2025
28 Jan 2026 GSTR‑11 (UIN holders) GSTR‑11 Dec 2025
30 Jan 2026 Challan‑cum‑Statement for TDS 194‑IA/IB/M/S For Dec 2025
30 Jan 2026 ROC Filings AOC‑4, MGT‑7, MGT‑7A FY 2024‑25
31 Jan 2026 TDS Return 24Q/26Q Q3 (Oct–Dec 2025)
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