The Compliance Calendar April 2026 brings together all key statutory due dates for the month of April 2026 under Income Tax, GST, ESIC, and Provident Fund — arranged date-wise for easy reference. Staying on top of the Compliance Calendar April 2026 is critical to avoid interest, penalties, and prosecution. Bookmark this page or download the PDF below to stay compliant throughout the month.
| Particulars of Compliance | Act | Form / Return | Applicable To | Reporting Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 📅 7 April 2026 | ||||
| Filing of declaration for non-deduction of TCS by buyer of goods to its seller | Income Tax | Form 27C | Sellers liable to collect TCS | Mar 2026 |
| 📅 10 April 2026 | ||||
| Return for TDS deducted under GST | GST | GSTR-7 | Government Authorities | Mar 2026 |
| Return for details of supplies effected and tax collected | GST | GSTR-8 | E-Commerce Operators | Mar 2026 |
| 📅 11 April 2026 | ||||
| Summary Return of Outward Supplies | GST | GSTR-1 | Taxpayers with Annual Turnover exceeding ₹5 Crores | Mar 2026 |
| Summary Return of Outward Supplies | GST | GSTR-1 | Taxpayers with Annual Turnover less than ₹5 Crores (not opted for QRMP) | Mar 2026 |
| 📅 13 April 2026 | ||||
| Quarterly Statement of Outward Supplies (QRMP Scheme) | GST | GSTR-1 (Q) | Taxpayers with Annual Turnover less than ₹5 Crores opted for QRMP Scheme | Jan–Mar 2026 |
| Return for Summary of Outward and Inward Supplies and Tax Payable | GST | GSTR-5 | Non-Resident Taxable Persons | Mar 2026 |
| Return for details of ITC received and distributed | GST | GSTR-6 | Input Service Distributors (ISD) | Mar 2026 |
| 📅 14 April 2026 | ||||
| Issue of TDS certificate for TDS deducted u/s 194-IA (purchase of immovable property) | Income Tax | Form 16B | Taxpayers who deducted TDS u/s 194-IA | Feb 2026 |
| Issue of TDS certificate for TDS deducted u/s 194-IB (rent payment by individuals/HUF) | Income Tax | Form 16C | Taxpayers who deducted TDS u/s 194-IB | Feb 2026 |
| Issue of TDS certificate for TDS deducted u/s 194-M (payment to contractors/professionals) | Income Tax | Form 16D | Taxpayers who deducted TDS u/s 194-M | Feb 2026 |
| Issue of TDS certificate for TDS deducted u/s 194-S (payment for virtual digital assets) | Income Tax | Form 16E | Taxpayers who deducted TDS u/s 194-S | Feb 2026 |
| 📅 15 April 2026 | ||||
| Quarterly statement in respect of foreign remittances made by Authorized Dealers | Income Tax | Form 15CC | Authorized Dealers | Jan–Mar 2026 |
| Deposit of Employees’ State Insurance (ESIC) Contributions | ESI | ESIC Portal | Entities registered with ESIC | Mar 2026 |
| Deposit of Provident Fund (PF) Contributions | Provident Fund | EPFO Portal | Entities registered with EPFO | Mar 2026 |
| 📅 20 April 2026 | ||||
| Summary Return of Outward and Inward Supplies and Tax Payable | GST | GSTR-3B | Taxpayers with Turnover exceeding ₹5 Crores in preceding FY | Mar 2026 |
| Summary Return of Outward and Inward Supplies and Tax Payable | GST | GSTR-3B | Taxpayers with Turnover not exceeding ₹5 Crores (not opted for QRMP) | Mar 2026 |
| Return for OIDAR Service Providers | GST | GSTR-5A | Online Information and Database Access or Retrieval (OIDAR) Service Providers | Mar 2026 |
| 📅 30 April 2026 | ||||
| Furnishing of challan-cum-statement for TDS deducted u/s 194-IA | Income Tax | Form 16B | Taxpayers who deducted TDS u/s 194-IA | Mar 2026 |
| Furnishing of challan-cum-statement for TDS deducted u/s 194-IB | Income Tax | Form 16C | Taxpayers who deducted TDS u/s 194-IB | Mar 2026 |
| Furnishing of challan-cum-statement for TDS deducted u/s 194-M | Income Tax | Form 16D | Taxpayers who deducted TDS u/s 194-M | Mar 2026 |
| Furnishing of challan-cum-statement for TDS deducted u/s 194-S | Income Tax | Form 16E | Taxpayers who deducted TDS u/s 194-S | Mar 2026 |
| Deposit of Tax Collected at Source (TCS) | Income Tax | Challan 281 | All Tax Collectors | Mar 2026 |
| Deposit of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) | Income Tax | Challan 281 | All Tax Deductors | Mar 2026 |
| Uploading of declarations received from recipients | Income Tax | Form 15G / 15H | Individuals, HUF or Trust with income below taxable limit | Mar 2026 |
| Filing of Statement of Financial Transactions (SFT) | Income Tax | Form 61 | Persons who have collected Form 60 | Oct 2025 – Mar 2026 |
🔗 Useful Compliance Resources
Income Tax Dept (CBDT)
GST Portal (CBIC)
Income Tax e-Filing
EPFO Portal
ESIC Portal
MCA (Company Law)
Always cross-check compliance dates & requirements from official portals.
⚠️ Disclaimer: The due dates listed above are based on information available as of the date of publication. Due dates are subject to change by way of notifications, circulars or orders issued by the relevant authorities. Readers are advised to verify due dates from the official portals before filing. TaxRoutine.com is not responsible for any loss arising from reliance on the above information.
