TDS Payment Due Date

TDS must be paid by the deductor before the due date, usually the 7th of the next month, with some exceptions. Read on to know TDS deposit due date.
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15 July 2025

Are you concerned about missing the TDS payment due date? Understanding when and how to pay TDS is crucial for all businesses and individuals who deduct tax at source. Missing the TDS deposit due date can lead to penalties and interest charges that hurt your finances.

This article will guide you through all the important TDS payment due dates for the financial year 2025-26, along with the penalties for late filing and payment.

What is TDS?

TDS stands for Tax Deducted at Source. It is a method of collecting tax where the payer deducts a certain amount from payments made to others. The payer then deposits this tax amount with the government on behalf of the payee.

For example, when a company pays salary to an employee, it must deduct TDS if the salary crosses the basic exemption limit. The company then deposits this tax with the Income Tax Department by the TDS payment due date.

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Due dates for TDS return

The TDS payment due date is typically the 7th day of the month following the month in which the deduction was made. However, for the month of March, the TDS deposit due date is extended to April 30th.

Here is a detailed table of TDS payment due dates for FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27):

Month of deduction TDS payment due date (FY 2025-26)
April 2025 7th May 2025
May 2025 7th June 2025
June 2025 7th July 2025
July 2025 7th August 2025
August 2025 7th September 2025
September 2025 7th October 2025
October 2025 7th November 2025
November 2025 7th December 2025
December 2025 7th January 2026
January 2026 7th February 2026
February 2026 7th March 2026
March 2026 30th April 2026



*Note: For government deductors making TDS payments through book entry (Treasury Challan), the tax must be deposited on the same day of deduction. For March, the payment should be made by April 7th.

TDS return

After depositing the TDS, the deductor must file a TDS return. This is a statement providing details of the tax deducted and deposited with the government. The TDS deposit due date for filing returns is the last day of the month following the end of the quarter.

The quarterly TDS return filing due dates for FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27) are:

Quarter Period TDS return due date
1 1st April 2025 to 30th June 2025 31st July 2025
2 1st July 2025 to 30th September 2025 31st October 2025
3 1st October 2025 to 31st December 2025 31st January 2026
4 1st January 2026 to 31st March 2026 31st May 2026



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Due date for TDS payment of March 2025

The TDS payment due date for March 2025 (which falls in FY 2024-25) is April 30th, 2025. This extended deadline is specifically for the month of March.

For the last quarter of FY 2024-25, the TDS return filing due date is May 31st, 2025.

Here is the detailed information:

Month of deduction Due date for depositing TDS
January 2025 7th February 2025
February 2025 7th March 2025
March 2025 30th April 2025



The TDS return filing due date for Q4 of FY 2024-25:

Quarter Period TDS return due date
4 1st January 2025 to 31st March 2025 31st May 2025



Forms for Filing TDS Returns

Different forms are required for filing TDS returns depending on the nature of payment. These forms must be submitted by the TDS deposit due date.

Form No. Description
Form 24Q Quarterly TDS statement for tax deducted on salary payments
Form 26Q Quarterly TDS statement for tax deducted on payments other than salary to residents
Form 27Q Quarterly TDS statement for tax deducted on payments to non-residents
Form 26QB Challan-cum-statement for TDS on sale of immovable property (Section 194-IA)
Form 26QC Challan-cum-statement for TDS on rent by individuals/HUF (Section 194-IB)
Form 26QD Challan-cum-statement for TDS by individuals/HUF on professional fees (Section 194M)



For Forms 26QB, 26QC, and 26QD, the due date is 30 days from the end of the month in which TDS is deducted. No separate return is required.

Penalty for late filing of TDS returns

If you miss the TDS payment due date, you face penalties under various sections of the Income Tax Act.

Penalty (Sec 271H)

Under Section 271H, failing to file the TDS return within the due date can result in a penalty ranging from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 1,00,000. This penalty is in addition to the late filing fee under Section 234E.

The penalty can be waived if:

  1. The TDS amount has been paid to the government
  2. The late filing fee and interest have been paid
  3. The TDS return is filed within one year of the due date

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Interest on late deposit of TDS

Missing the TDS deposit due date also attracts interest charges under Section 201(1A):

Section Nature of default Interest rate Period for interest calculation
201(1A)(i) TDS not deducted (fully/partly) 1% per month From the date tax was deductible to the date it was actually deducted
201(1A)(ii) TDS deducted but not deposited 1.5% per month From the date of tax deduction to the date of deposit



Interest is calculated on a monthly basis, with part of a month treated as a full month. For example, if TDS was deducted on February 21st, 2025, and deposited on March 8th, 2025 (one day after the due date), interest would be calculated for 2 months at 1.5% per month, totalling 3% of the TDS amount.

Prosecution (Sec 276B)

In severe cases of non-compliance with the TDS payment due date, Section 276B provides for prosecution. If a person fails to deposit TDS with the government, they may face imprisonment ranging from 3 months to 7 years, along with a fine.

Important notes:

Missing the deadline to file TDS returns can lead to a penalty of Rs. 200 per day, as per Section 234E of the Income Tax Act. However, the total penalty amount cannot exceed the actual TDS that was required to be paid. Apart from the penalty, you may also have to pay interest if there is any delay in depositing the TDS after it has been deducted. This interest is charged at 1.5% per month and is calculated starting from the date of deduction—not the payment due date.

In cases where TDS is deducted under Section 194-IA (on the sale of property) or Section 194-IB (on rent payments), the deadline to deposit the tax is within 30 days from the end of the month in which the deduction was made. Additionally, the relevant challan-cum-statements—Form 26QB for property sales and Form 26QC for rent—must also be filed within this 30-day period.

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Conclusion

Understanding the TDS payment due date is crucial for all businesses and individuals who deduct tax at source. Missing these deadlines can lead to significant penalties, interest charges, and in extreme cases, even prosecution.


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Frequently asked questions

What is the due date for TDS payment and return filing?
The TDS payment due date is usually the 7th of the next month (30th April for March). TDS return filing is due by the last day of the month following each quarter (31st July, 31st October, 31st January, and 31st May).

When should TDS be paid?
TDS should be paid by the 7th of the month following the deduction. For March, the TDS deposit due date is extended to 30th April.

Can TDS be paid after due date?
Yes, TDS can be paid after the due date, but it attracts a late fee of Rs. 200 per day under Section 234E and interest at 1.5% per month under Section 201(1A).

Is TDS return monthly or quarterly?
TDS payment is monthly, but TDS return filing is quarterly. Returns must be filed by the end of the month following each quarter.

What is the last date of TDS return?
The last dates for TDS returns are 31st July, 31st October, 31st January, and 31st May for the four quarters respectively of a financial year.

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