TDS Due Dates for FY 2026–27 (AY 2027–28): Complete Guide for Payment & Return Filing
Staying compliant with TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) deadlines is not optional—it’s critical. Missing due dates leads to interest, penalties, and unnecessary scrutiny. If you’re serious about clean compliance and avoiding notices, this guide gives you everything you need for FY 2026–27.
TDS Payment Due Dates (FY 2026–27)
TDS must be deposited on or before the 7th of the following month, except for March.
| Deduction Month | Due Date |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | 7 May 2026 |
| May 2026 | 7 June 2026 |
| June 2026 | 7 July 2026 |
| July 2026 | 7 August 2026 |
| August 2026 | 7 September 2026 |
| September 2026 | 7 October 2026 |
| October 2026 | 7 November 2026 |
| November 2026 | 7 December 2026 |
| December 2026 | 7 January 2027 |
| January 2027 | 7 February 2027 |
| February 2027 | 7 March 2027 |
| March 2027 | 30 April 2027 |
Payment must be made through Challan ITNS 281
TDS Return Filing Due Dates (FY 2026–27)
Quarter-wise return filing deadlines:
| Quarter | Period | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Apr – Jun 2026 | 31 July 2026 |
| Q2 | Jul – Sep 2026 | 31 October 2026 |
| Q3 | Oct – Dec 2026 | 31 January 2027 |
| Q4 | Jan – Mar 2027 | 31 May 2027 |
Updated TDS Forms (From April 2026)
Major form changes you MUST not ignore:
| Purpose | Old Form | New Form |
|---|---|---|
| Salary TDS Return | 24Q | 138 |
| Non-Salary TDS Return | 26Q | 140 |
| Non-Resident TDS Return | 27Q | 142 |
| TCS Return | 27EQ | 143 |
| Form 16 (Salary Certificate) | 16 | 130 |
| Form 16A (Other than Salary) | 16A | 131 |
👉 If you’re still using old forms after April 2026, you’re already making a compliance mistake.
Penalties You Can’t Ignore
Let’s be blunt—most people lose money here due to negligence:
- Late Payment Interest
- 1% per month (delay in deduction)
- 1.5% per month (delay in payment)
- Late Filing Fee (Sec 234E)
- ₹200 per day (no cap logic—continues till filed)
- Penalty (Sec 271H)
- ₹10,000 to ₹1,00,000 for incorrect filing
If you delay both payment + filing, you’re burning cash for no reason.
Common Mistakes (Stop Doing This)
- Waiting till last date → leads to errors
- Wrong form selection (very common now due to new forms)
- Mismatch in PAN or challan details
- Ignoring TDS reconciliation before filing
- Not issuing Form 16 / 16A on time
Practical Advice
If you’re handling multiple clients or businesses:
- Set monthly reminders for 5th (not 7th)
- Always reconcile before filing return
- Don’t depend on memory—use a task system
- Automate wherever possible
If you don’t fix your system, deadlines will keep hitting you again and again.
- TDS Due Dates FY 2026-27
- TDS Payment Last Date 2026
- TDS Return Filing Due Dates 2026-27
- New TDS Forms 138 140 142 143
- Challan ITNS 281 payment guide
- TDS penalty late filing India
- Quarterly TDS return due dates
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