Income Tax Calendar
FY 2026-27
Never miss an ITR deadline, advance tax date or TDS filing. All important tax dates in one place.
🚨 Most Important Dates — Don't Miss These
Jul 31, 2026
ITR Filing (Salaried)
Dec 31, 2026
Belated / Revised ITR
Mar 31, 2027
Tax Saving Investments
Advance Tax Schedule FY 2026-27
| Instalment | Due Date | Cumulative % | Amount to Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Jun 15, 2026 | 15% | 15% of estimated tax |
| 2nd | Sep 15, 2026 | 45% | 30% of estimated tax |
| 3rd | Dec 15, 2026 | 75% | 30% of estimated tax |
| 4th | Mar 15, 2027 | 100% | 25% of estimated tax |
Month-by-Month Calendar
April 2026
New Financial Year Begins
FY 2026-27 starts. Update tax saving investments.
Advance Tax — 1st Instalment
Pay 15% of estimated annual tax liability.
TDS Return Q4 (FY 2025-26)
File Form 24Q/26Q for Jan–Mar quarter.
May 2026
TDS Certificate (Form 16A)
Issue TDS certificates for Q4 of FY 2025-26.
Form 16 Issuance Deadline
Employers must issue Form 16 to employees.
June 2026
Advance Tax — 2nd Instalment
Pay 45% (cumulative) of estimated annual tax.
Linking PAN with Aadhaar
Ensure PAN-Aadhaar linkage is active.
July 2026
TDS Return Q1 (Apr–Jun)
File Form 24Q/26Q for April–June quarter.
🚨 ITR Filing Deadline — Salaried
Last date to file Income Tax Return for FY 2025-26 without penalty.
September 2026
Advance Tax — 3rd Instalment
Pay 75% (cumulative) of estimated annual tax.
ITR Deadline — Audit Cases
Last date for taxpayers requiring audit.
Tax Audit Report (Form 3CA/3CB)
Submit audit report for eligible businesses.
October 2026
TDS Return Q2 (Jul–Sep)
File Form 24Q/26Q for July–September quarter.
ITR Deadline — Transfer Pricing
For international/specified domestic transactions.
December 2026
Advance Tax — 4th Instalment
Pay 100% of estimated annual tax liability.
🚨 Belated/Revised ITR Deadline
Last chance to file belated return or revise filed return. ₹5,000 penalty applies.
January 2027
TDS Return Q3 (Oct–Dec)
File Form 24Q/26Q for October–December quarter.
Updated ITR (ITR-U)
File updated return for FY 2023-24 (2 years back).
February 2027
Union Budget 2027-28
New budget announced. Watch for tax slab changes.
80C Investments Proof Submission
Submit investment proofs to employer for TDS adjustment.
March 2027
Advance Tax Final Instalment
Pay any remaining advance tax for FY 2026-27.
🚨 Last Date — Tax Saving Investments
Complete all 80C, 80D, NPS investments before year end.
🚨 Financial Year Ends
FY 2026-27 ends. Ensure all tax planning is complete.
Smart Tax Planning Tips
Start 80C investments in April itself — don't wait till March rush.
Check Form 26AS in June to verify TDS credited by your employer.
File ITR before July 31 — avoid ₹5,000 late filing penalty.
If income > ₹10,000 tax — pay advance tax to avoid 1% monthly interest.
Check if New or Old regime saves more tax — use our Income Tax Calculator.
Keep all investment proofs (80C, 80D) ready before Feb for employer submission.