Tax Filing

Deadlines and Important Notes for 2025-26

Tax Type Category Filing Deadline Notes
Income Tax Returns (ITR) Individual Income Tax Return Filing 15th September 2025 (for FY 2024-25)
Business Income Tax Return Filing 10th September 2025 (for FY 2024-25)
Extended Time for Updated Returns 4 years from the end of the AY Higher exemption limits for senior citizens and property owners
Goods and Services Tax (GST) Monthly GST Return Filing (GSTR-1) 11th of the month following the tax period
Monthly GST Return Filing (GSTR-3B) 20th of the month following the tax period Distribution of input tax credit for inter-state supplies on reverse charge basis
Quarterly GST Return Filing (GSTR-4) 20th of the month following the end of the quarter New clause for Unique Identification Marking for Track and Trace Mechanism
Annual GST Return Filing (GSTR-9) 31st December 2025 (for FY 2024-25) Provision for reversal of input tax credit for credit-notes
Advance Tax First Quarter Advance Tax Payment 15th June 2025 (for FY 2025-26) No specific updates for FY 2025-26
Second Quarter Advance Tax Payment 15th September 2025 (for FY 2025-26) No specific updates for FY 2025-26
Third Quarter Advance Tax Payment 15th December 2025 (for FY 2025-26) No specific updates for FY 2025-26
Final Advance Tax Payment 15th March 2026 (for FY 2025-26) No specific updates for FY 2025-26
TDS/TCS Quarterly TDS/TCS Return Filing 31st of the month following the end of the quarter TDS limit for 194A for senior citizens increased from ₹50,000 to ₹1 lakh
Annual TDS/TCS Return Filing 31st July 2025 (for FY 2024-25)
  • TDS on rent increased from ₹2.4 lakh to ₹6 lakh
  • Limit for LRS TCS increased from ₹7 lakh to ₹10 lakh
  • TCS on education limit removed
  • TCS removed on sale of goods
  • TCS filed and paid till year-end decriminalised
Other Important Updates New Income Tax Slabs Effective April 1, 2025 New tax slabs introduced with a peak rate of 30% for income exceeding Rs 24 lakh
Zero Tax Liability on Income Up to Rs 12 Lakh Effective April 1, 2025 Zero tax on income up to Rs 12 lakh for individuals opting for the new tax regime
Increased Standard Deduction Effective April 1, 2025 Standard deduction for salaried individuals and pensioners increased to ₹75,000
Tax Treatment of ULIPs Effective April 1, 2025 ULIPs with annual premiums exceeding ₹2.5 lakh will be taxed as capital gains