TDS quarterly return due date: 31 Oct 2026
24Q / 26Q / 27Q · All TAN holders
Quarterly TDS statements are due on 31 July (Q1), 31 October (Q2), 31 January (Q3) and 31 May (Q4). Form 16 and 16A can be issued only after the statement is processed.
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₹200 per day under section 234E, capped at the TDS amount
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Against incometaxindia.gov.in. Updated within 24 hours of any extension.
Late filing attracts ₹200 per day under 234E until the return is filed, and a penalty of ₹10,000 to ₹1,00,000 under 271H if the delay exceeds one year.
Deductees cannot claim TDS credit until your return is filed and processed. Employees waiting for Form 16 in June are waiting on your Q4 24Q.
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TDS Quarterly Return (24Q / 26Q / 27Q)
Any TAN holder filing quarterly statements
Before the quarterly due date
TDS quarterly return: questions
What are the TDS return due dates for FY 2026-27?
Q1 by 31 July 2026, Q2 by 31 October 2026, Q3 by 31 January 2027, Q4 by 31 May 2027.
When must Form 16 be issued?
By 15 June following the financial year, after the Q4 24Q is filed by 31 May.