Due Dates TCS Return Form 27EQ — Q4 (Jan–Mar)
TCS Return Form 27EQ — Q4 (Jan–Mar)
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 January to March. Due 15 May.
Due dates and late fees
| FY | Due Date | Late Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2024-25 | 15 May | s.234E: ₹200/day | Year-end quarter — Form 27D certificates must be issued to buyers within 15 days of due date. |
| FY 2025-26Current | 15 May | s.234E: ₹200/day | Year-end quarter — Form 27D certificates must be issued to buyers within 15 days of due date. |
| FY 2026-27 | 15 May | ₹200/day — s.427, Income-tax Act 2025 (earlier s.234E, Income Tax Act 1961) | Year-end quarter — Form 27D certificates must be issued to buyers within 15 days of due date. |
FY-specific notes
FY 2024-25: Year-end quarter — Form 27D certificates must be issued to buyers within 15 days of due date.
FY 2025-26: Year-end quarter — Form 27D certificates must be issued to buyers within 15 days of due date.
FY 2026-27: Year-end quarter — Form 27D certificates must be issued to buyers within 15 days of due date.
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