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Select Quarter
Q1 (April - June)
Payment Due Date
7th of following month
For TDS deducted in the month
Return Filing Due Date
31st July
Form 24Q / 26Q / 27Q
Monthly TDS Payment Schedule
| TDS Deducted in Month | Payment Due Date |
|---|---|
| April | 7th May |
| May | 7th June |
| June | 7th July |
| July | 7th August |
| August | 7th September |
| September | 7th October |
| October | 7th November |
| November | 7th December |
| December | 7th January |
| January | 7th February |
| February | 7th March |
| March | 30th April |
TDS Return Forms
Form 24Q
TDS on salary payments to employees
Form 26Q
TDS on payments other than salary (contractors, professionals, etc.)
Form 27Q
TDS on payments to non-residents
Important Notes
- • TDS must be deposited by the 7th of the following month (except March - 30th April)
- • Late payment attracts interest under Section 201(1A)
- • Quarterly returns must be filed by the specified due dates
- • Late filing attracts fee under Section 234E (₹200 per day)
- • Use Challan 281 for TDS payment
- • Ensure correct TAN, assessment year, and section code while depositing
- • If due date falls on a holiday, the next working day is the due date
- • Form 16/16A must be issued to deductees after filing returns
Important Disclaimer
This page provides general information on TDS due dates for payment and return filing. Due dates are subject to amendments and extensions by the government. This should not be relied upon for actual compliance decisions without verification of current provisions.
Last updated: January 2026
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