Complete tax compliance calendar for Indian businesses. All due dates for Income Tax (advance tax, ITR), GST (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B), TDS deposits and returns, PF, ESIC, and MCA filings in one place.
Income Tax + GST + TDS + PF + ESIC + MCA — all in one place
11th of every month (for monthly filers)
₹50/day (₹20/day nil) capped at ₹5,000
Regular GST taxpayers (turnover > ₹5 crore)
20th of every month (for large taxpayers)
₹50/day (₹20/day nil) capped at ₹10,000 + 18% interest on tax
Regular GST taxpayers (turnover > ₹5 crore)
7th of every month (for deductions in previous month). March: April 30.
Interest @1.5%/month from deduction date to deposit date (Sec 201(1A))
All entities deducting TDS on salary, contractor, rent, professional fees, etc.
15th of every month (for previous month contributions)
Interest @12%/year for delayed payment + ₹5,000–₹15,000 penalty
Establishments with 20+ employees
Employee contribution: 12% of basic+DA. Employer: 12% (3.67% PF + 8.33% EPS). ECR filed on EPFO portal.
15th of every month
Interest @12%/year + damages up to 25% of arrears
Establishments with 10+ employees (wages ≤ ₹21,000/month)
Employee contribution: 0.75% of wages. Employer contribution: 3.25% of wages. Filed on ESIC portal.
June 15 — 15% of estimated tax liability
Interest @1%/month on shortfall (Section 234C)
All taxpayers with tax liability > ₹10,000
Not applicable to senior citizens without business income.
September 15 — cumulative 45% of estimated tax
Interest @1%/month on shortfall (Section 234C)
All taxpayers with tax liability > ₹10,000
December 15 — cumulative 75% of estimated tax
Interest @1%/month on shortfall (Section 234C)
All taxpayers with tax liability > ₹10,000
March 15 — cumulative 100% of estimated tax
Interest @1%/month on shortfall (Section 234C)
All taxpayers with tax liability > ₹10,000
July 31
₹200/day (Section 234E) + ₹10,000–₹1,00,000 penalty under Section 271H
All TDS deductors
October 31
₹200/day (Section 234E)
All TDS deductors
January 31
₹200/day (Section 234E)
All TDS deductors
May 31
₹200/day (Section 234E)
All TDS deductors
July 31 (for non-audit cases)
₹5,000 late fee (₹1,000 if income < ₹5L) under Section 234F
Individuals, HUFs without audit requirement
Often extended by CBDT. Check official notification for extensions each year.
October 31 (for businesses requiring tax audit)
₹5,000 late fee under Section 234F + disallowance of certain deductions
Businesses with turnover > ₹1 crore (₹2 crore for presumptive), professionals
September 30 (before ITR for audit cases)
0.5% of turnover or ₹1.5 lakh (whichever is lower) for non-filing
Businesses requiring tax audit under Section 44AB
December 31 every year
0.25% of state turnover per day
Regular taxpayers with turnover > ₹2 crore
April 30 every year
Prosecution under EPF Act
EPFO-registered establishments
November 12 (for Apr–Sep) and May 12 (for Oct–Mar)
Fine up to ₹5,000 under ESI Act
ESIC-covered establishments
September 30 every year
₹5,000 reactivation fee (DIN deactivated if missed)
All directors with DIN
June 30 every year
₹100/day
All companies (including those with no deposits)
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