Due Dates TDS Return Form 26Q / 24Q — Q3 (Oct–Dec)
TDS Return Form 26Q / 24Q — Q3 (Oct–Dec)
Income-tax Act 2025 (from tax year 2026-27) and Income Tax Act 1961 (tax years before 1 Apr 2026, s.536(2) ITA 2025)
Quarterly TDS return for Q3 (October–December). Due 31 January.
Due dates and late fees
| FY | Due Date | Late Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2024-25 | 31 January 2025 | s.234E: ₹200/day | — |
| FY 2025-26Current | 31 January 2026 | s.234E: ₹200/day | — |
| FY 2026-27 | 31 January 2027 | ₹200/day — s.427, Income-tax Act 2025 (earlier s.234E, Income Tax Act 1961) | — |
FY-specific notes
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