Compliance Calendar March 2026 compiles the compliances for the month of March 2026 as per Income Tax, GST , PF, ESI and Company Law.
| Due Date Particulars of | Compliance Applicable | Act | Forms/ Returns | Applicable To | Reporting Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07-03-2026 | Due Date for deposit of Tax Collected. | Income Tax | Challan 281 | All Tax Collectors | Feb-26 |
| 07-03-2026 | Due Date for deposit of Tax Deducted. | Income Tax | Challan 281 | All Tax Deductors | Feb-26 |
| 10-03-2026 | Due Date for filing return for TDS under GST | GST | GSTR – 7 | Government Authorities | Feb-26 |
| 10-03-2026 | Due Date for filing return for Details of Supplies and the amount of tax collected | GST | GSTR – 8 | E-Commerce Operator | Feb-26 |
| 11-03-2026 | Due date for filing of Summary Return of Outward Supplies. | GST | GSTR – 1 | Taxpayers with Annual Turnover exceeding Rs. 5 crores. | Feb-26 |
| 11-03-2026 | Due date for filing of Summary Return of Outward Supplies. | GST | GSTR – 1 | Taxpayers with Annual Turnover less than Rs. 5 crores and not opted for QRMP Scheme | Feb-26 |
| 13-03-2026 | Due Date for filing return for details of ITC Received and Distribution | GST | GSTR – 6 | Input Service Distributors | Feb-26 |
| 13-02-2026 | Due date for filing of Summary Return of Outward & Inward Supplies and Tax payable | GST | GSTR – 5 | Non Resident Taxable Person | Feb-26 |
| 13-03-2026 | Due date for filing of Summary Return of Outward Supplies. | GST | GSTR – 1 (IFF) | Taxpayers with Annual Turnover less than Rs. 5 crores and opted for QRMP Scheme | Feb-26 |
| 14-03-2026 | Due Date for issue of TDS certificates for TDS deducted under section 194 IA | Income Tax | Form 16B | Taxpayers who have deducted TDS u/s 194-IA | Jan-26 |
| 14-03-2026 | Due Date for issue of TDS certificates for TDS deducted under section 194 IB | Income Tax | Form 16C | Taxpayers who have deducted TDS u/s 194-IB | Jan-26 |
| 14-03-2026 | Due Date for issue of TDS certificates for TDS deducted under section 194M | Income Tax | Form 16D | Taxpayers who have deducted TDS u/s 194 M | Jan-26 |
| 14-02-2026 | Due Date for issue of TDS certificates for TDS deducted under section 194S | Income Tax | Form 16E | Taxpayers who have deducted TDS u/s 194 S | Jan-26 |
| 15-03-2026 | Due Date for deposit of E.S.I.C Contributions | ESI Act | Through ESIC Portal | Entities registered with ESIC Authorities | Feb-26 |
| 15-03-2026 | Due Date for deposit of E.P.F Contributions | EPF Act | Through EPFO Portal | Entities registered with EPFO Authorities | Feb-26 |
| 15-03-2026 | Due date for payment of Advance Tax (4th & final Installment) | Income Tax | Challan – 280 | Taxpayers who are liable to pay tax more than Rs.10,000 | A.Y 2026 – 27 |
| 20-03-2026 | Due date for filing Summary Return of Outward & Inward Supplies | GST | GSTR – 3B | GST Taxpayers having Turnover not exceeding Rs. 5 Crores in Preceeding FY but not opted for QRMP Scheme | Feb-26 |
| 20-03-2026 | Due date for filing Summary Return of Outward & Inward Supplies | GST | GSTR – 3B | GST Taxpayers having Turnover exceeding Rs. 5 Crores in Preceeding Financial Year | Feb-26 |
| 20-03-2026 | Due date for filing Summary Return of Outward & Inward Supplies | GST | GSTR – 5A | OIDAR Service Providers | Feb-26 |
| 30-03-2026 | Due date for furnishing of challan-cum-statement in respect of tax deducted under Section 194-IA | Income Tax | Form 16B | Taxpayers who have deducted TDS u/s 194-IA | Feb-26 |
| 30-03-2026 | Due date for furnishing of challan-cum-statement in respect of tax deducted under Section 194-IB | Income Tax | Form 16C | Taxpayers who have deducted TDS u/s 194-IB | Feb-26 |
| 30-03-2026 | Due date for furnishing of challan-cum-statement in respect of tax deducted under Section 194 M | Income Tax | Form 16D | Taxpayers who have deducted TDS u/s 194 M | Feb-26 |
| 30-03-2026 | Due date for furnishing of challan-cum-statement in respect of tax deducted under Section 194 S | Income Tax | Form 16E | Taxpayers who have deducted TDS u/s 194 S | Feb-26 |
| 31-03-2026 | Furnishing of the Updated return | Income Tax | ITR U | All Taxpayers | A.Y 2021 – 22 |
| 31-03-2026 | Reporting on Corporate Social Responsibility Contribution (CSR) | Companies Act | Form CSR-2 | Companies covered u/s 135 of the Act | F.Y 2025 – 26 |
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