Advance tax instalment due date: 15 Sept 2026
Challan ITNS 280 · Anyone with tax liability above ₹10,000 after TDS (except senior citizens without business income)
Advance tax is paid in four instalments: 15% by 15 June, 45% by 15 September, 75% by 15 December and 100% by 15 March. Presumptive taxpayers under 44AD and 44ADA pay 100% by 15 March.
If you miss it
No late fee
Interest: 1% per month under 234C for shortfall, 234B if less than 90% paid by 31 March
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Salaried employees with only salary income usually need not worry because TDS covers it. Advance tax matters when you have capital gains, F&O profits, rent, interest or freelance income not covered by TDS.
Interest under 234C is 1% per month for three months on any shortfall at each instalment (one month for the March instalment). Capital gains arising after an instalment date can be paid in the remaining instalments without interest.
Advance tax instalment: questions
What are the advance tax due dates for FY 2026-27?
15 June 2026 (15%), 15 September 2026 (45%), 15 December 2026 (75%) and 15 March 2027 (100%).
Do I need to pay advance tax on F&O income?
Yes, if total tax after TDS exceeds ₹10,000. If you opt for 44AD, the full amount is due by 15 March.
What if I miss an instalment?
Interest at 1% per month on the shortfall under 234C. You can still pay the balance in the next instalment or by 31 March to limit 234B.