Due Dates TCS Return Form 27EQ — Q2 (Jul–Sep)
TCS Return Form 27EQ — Q2 (Jul–Sep)
Income-tax Act 2025 s.394 (from tax year 2026-27; earlier s.206C, Income Tax Act 1961 for tax years before 1 Apr 2026)
Quarterly TCS return for July to September. Due 15 October.
Due dates and late fees
| FY | Due Date | Late Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2024-25 | 15 October | s.234E: ₹200/day | Q2 collections due by mid-October. |
| FY 2025-26Current | 15 October | s.234E: ₹200/day | Q2 collections due by mid-October. |
| FY 2026-27 | 15 October | ₹200/day — s.427, Income-tax Act 2025 (earlier s.234E, Income Tax Act 1961) | Q2 collections due by mid-October. |
FY-specific notes
FY 2024-25: Q2 collections due by mid-October.
FY 2025-26: Q2 collections due by mid-October.
FY 2026-27: Q2 collections due by mid-October.
CA review
Same as other TCS quarters — confirm current TCS rate schedule.
Late fee calculator
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Section 234E — Late Fee for TDS/TCS Return →