Knowing your TDS due dates is the easiest way to avoid late fees and interest. This page lists every TDS due date for FY 2026-27 (AY 2027-28): when to deposit the tax each month, when each quarterly return is due, which form to file, and what a missed date costs.
TDS payment due dates FY 2026-27
The TDS payment due date is the 7th of the month after you deduct the tax. So TDS deducted in April 2026 is due by 7 May 2026, May by 7 June, and so on. The only exception is March: TDS deducted in March 2027 can be deposited by 30 April 2027. Government deductors who pay without a challan deposit on the same day.
TDS return due dates FY 2026-27
On top of paying the tax, you file a quarterly TDS return (statement) for each quarter. These are the TDS return due dates for the year.
| Quarter | Period | TDS return (24Q/26Q/27Q) | TCS return (27EQ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Apr to Jun 2026 | 31 July 2026 | 15 July 2026 |
| Q2 | Jul to Sep 2026 | 31 October 2026 | 15 October 2026 |
| Q3 | Oct to Dec 2026 | 31 January 2027 | 15 January 2027 |
| Q4 | Jan to Mar 2027 | 31 May 2027 | 15 May 2027 |
Which TDS return form to file
The form depends on what you deducted the TDS on:
- Form 24Q for TDS on salary.
- Form 26Q for TDS on payments to residents other than salary.
- Form 27Q for TDS on payments to non-residents.
- Form 27EQ for TCS (tax collected at source).
TDS certificate due dates
After the return, you issue the TDS certificate. Form 16 for salary is due by 15 June following the financial year. Form 16A for non-salary TDS is due within 15 days of the quarterly return due date.
What a missed TDS due date costs
Miss a date and three charges can apply: a Section 234E late filing fee of Rs 200 for each day the return is late, Section 201(1A) interest of 1.5 percent a month on a late deposit, and a Section 271H penalty of Rs 10,000 to Rs 1,00,000. To see the exact figure from your dates, use our free TDS interest calculator. To work out how much TDS to deduct in the first place, use the TDS rate calculator.
What changed under the Income-tax Act, 2025
From 1 April 2026 the Income-tax Act, 2025 brings the old TDS sections such as 194C, 194J and 194I together under a single Section 393 with payment codes. See the full old TDS section to Section 393 mapping, and note that Form 16 is now Form 130. The deposit and return due dates described here are procedural and continue as before. Always confirm the current dates on the official portal linked below.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the TDS payment due dates for FY 2026-27?
TDS deducted in any month must be deposited by the 7th of the next month. The one exception is March: TDS deducted in March can be paid by 30 April.
What is the TDS return due date?
Quarterly TDS returns are due on 31 July, 31 October, 31 January and 31 May for Q1, Q2, Q3 and Q4 respectively. TCS returns on Form 27EQ are due 15 days earlier.
Which TDS return form do I file?
Form 24Q for salary TDS, Form 26Q for TDS on payments to residents other than salary, Form 27Q for payments to non-residents, and Form 27EQ for TCS.
What happens if I miss a TDS due date?
A late return draws a Section 234E fee of Rs 200 a day, late deposit draws 201(1A) interest of 1.5 percent a month, and Section 271H can add a penalty. You can work out the exact amount with our TDS interest calculator.
When are Form 16 and Form 16A due?
Form 16 for salary is due by 15 June after the year end. Form 16A is due within 15 days of the quarterly return due date.
Official source: Always confirm the latest TDS due dates and forms at incometax.gov.in.