Staying compliant with income tax deadlines is critical for avoiding penalties, interest, and notices from the Income Tax Department. The Income Tax Calendar 2025 serves as a ready reckoner for individuals, professionals, and businesses to stay on top of important due dates.
The months of August and September 2025 come with a cluster of compliance requirements—from filing returns and issuing TDS certificates to paying advance tax and submitting audit reports. Marking these dates on your calendar ensures hassle-free compliance and smooth financial planning.
Deposit of tax deducted/collected for July 2025.
Uploading of Form 27C declarations received from buyers during July.
Issue of TDS certificates for tax deducted in June 2025 under:
Section 194-IA (transfer of immovable property)
Section 194-IB (rent)
Section 194M (payments to contractors/professionals)
Section 194S (crypto/VDAs by specified persons)
Furnishing of Form 24G by Government offices (TDS/TCS paid without challan for July 2025).
Submission of Form 3BB by stock exchanges for client code modifications (July 2025).
Issue of Quarterly TDS certificates (other than salary) for the quarter ending June 30, 2025.
Filing of statement by recognised associations for client code modifications (July 2025).
Furnishing of challan-cum-statement for tax deducted in July 2025 under:
Section 194-IA (Form 26QB)
Section 194-IB (Form 26QC)
Section 194M (Form 26QD)
Section 194S (Form 26QE, for specified persons)
Application in Form 9A to exercise the option under Section 11(1) to apply income in the subsequent year (for assessees filing return on 31 October 2025).
Filing of Form 10 to accumulate income for future application under Section 10(21)/11(1) (for assessees filing return on 31 October 2025).
Issue of TDS certificates for tax deducted in July 2025 under:
Section 194-IA (Form 16B)
Section 194-IB (Form 16C)
Section 194M (Form 16D)
Section 194S (Form 16E for specified persons, Form 16A for others)
Deposit of PF/ESI contributions for wages paid up to 25 August.
Payment of second instalment of Advance Tax for FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27).
Extended due date for filing ITR for FY 2024-25 for non-audit cases (i.e., individuals and entities not requiring tax audit and not involved in international/specified domestic transactions).
Filing of challan-cum-statement for August 2025 under Sections 194-IA, 194-IB, 194M, 194S.
Tax Audit Report (Form 3CA/3CB-3CD) submission under Section 44AB for FY 2024-25 (for assessees subject to tax audit but not having international/specified domestic transactions).
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August and September are crucial months in the income tax calendar, filled with multiple compliance requirements. Keeping track of these due dates helps taxpayers avoid late fees, penalties, and compliance risks. Whether you are a salaried employee, entrepreneur, or business entity, marking these deadlines ensures smooth tax management and financial discipline.
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