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Tax Deadlines for March 2025: Income Tax and GST
Taxpayers must adhere to multiple compliance deadlines under the Income Tax Act, 1961, and the Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework for March 2025. Below is a structured table outlining key due dates for tax obligations.
1. Income Tax Compliance
| Sl. No | Compliance Particulars | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Furnishing of challan-cum-statement for tax deducted under section 194-IA (January 2025) | 02.03.2025 |
| 2 | Furnishing of challan-cum-statement for tax deducted under section 194-IB (January 2025) | 02.03.2025 |
| 3 | Furnishing of challan-cum-statement for tax deducted under section 194S (by specified person) (January 2025) | 02.03.2025 |
| 4 | Furnishing of challan-cum-statement for tax deducted under section 194M (January 2025) | 02.03.2025 |
| 5 | Deposit of Tax Deducted/Collected for February 2025 | 07.03.2025 |
| 6 | Fourth installment of advance tax for AY 2025-26 | 15.03.2025 |
| 7 | Payment of advance tax for AY 2025-26 (Presumptive Scheme under section 44AD/44ADA) | 15.03.2025 |
| 8 | Furnishing of Form 24G for February 2025 | 15.03.2025 |
| 9 | Issue of TDS Certificate for tax deducted under section 194-IA (January 2025) | 17.03.2025 |
| 10 | Issue of TDS Certificate for tax deducted under section 194-IB (January 2025) | 17.03.2025 |
| 11 | Issue of TDS Certificate for tax deducted under section 194S (by specified person) (January 2025) | 17.03.2025 |
| 12 | Furnishing of challan-cum-statement for tax deducted under section 194-IA (February 2025) | 30.03.2025 |
| 13 | Furnishing of challan-cum-statement for tax deducted under section 194-IB (February 2025) | 30.03.2025 |
| 14 | Furnishing of challan-cum-statement for tax deducted under section 194M (February 2025) | 30.03.2025 |
| 15 | Furnishing of challan-cum-statement for tax deducted under section 194S (by specified person) (February 2025) | 30.03.2025 |
| 16 | Country-by-Country Report (Form 3CEAD) for previous year 2023-24 | 31.03.2025 |
| 17 | Uploading Form 67 for foreign income tax credit (AY 2022-23) | 31.03.2025 |
| 18 | Filing of updated return of income for AY 2022-23 | 31.03.2025 |
2. GST Compliance
A. GSTR-3B Filing
| Category | Tax Period | Due Date |
| Turnover > ₹5 Cr in preceding FY | February 2025 | 20.03.2025 |
| Turnover ≤ ₹5 Cr (Group A States) | February 2025 | 22.03.2025 |
| Turnover ≤ ₹5 Cr (Group B States) | February 2025 | 24.03.2025 |
B. GSTR-1 Filing
| Tax Period | Due Date | Remarks |
| February 2025 | 11.03.2025 | Applicable for taxpayers with turnover > ₹5 Cr and those opting for monthly filing under QRMP |
C. Non-Resident Taxpayers, ISD, TDS & TCS Filing
| Form | Compliance Particulars | Due Date |
| GSTR-5 & 5A | Non-resident ODIAR service provider GST return | 20.03.2025 |
| GSTR-6 | Input Service Distributor (ISD) return | 13.03.2025 |
| GSTR-7 | TDS Return | 10.03.2025 |
| GSTR-8 | TCS Return for E-Commerce operators | 10.03.2025 |
D. GSTR-1 QRMP Filing
| Compliance Particulars | Due Date |
| QRMP Monthly Return (IFF) for February 2025 | 13.03.2025 |
E. GST Refund & Payment Deadlines
| Form | Compliance Particulars | Due Date |
| RFD-10 | GST Refund Application for specific entities | 2 years from last day of the quarter in which supply was received |
| PMT-06 | GST Payment for QRMP taxpayers | 25.03.2025 |
| GSTR-11 | UIN Holder’s return for inward supplies | 28.03.2025 |
F. GST Composition Scheme Opt-In
| Particular | Timeline |
| Application to opt for the Composition Scheme for FY 2025-26 (Form CMP-02) | 04.02.2025 – 31.03.2025 |
This structured approach ensures timely compliance with tax obligations and helps avoid penalties.
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