Mark Your Calendar: August 2026 Compliance Due Dates for GST, ITR, TDS & MCA

August 2026 Compliance Calendar: Major Income Tax, ITR, TDS, GST & MCA Deadlines

August 2026 is a crucial month for tax compliance, with several important statutory deadlines applicable to taxpayers, businesses, professionals, companies, and tax deductors. After the busy filing season in July, various obligations under the Income-tax Act, GST laws, MCA regulations, and labour legislations become due during August.

Failure to comply with these deadlines may lead to late filing fees, interest liabilities, penalties, delays in processing returns, or even the loss of certain tax benefits.

Below is a detailed compliance calendar highlighting the key due dates for August 2026.

Income Tax Compliance

7 August 2026 – Due Date for Deposit of TDS/TCS

Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) and Tax Collected at Source (TCS) deducted or collected during July 2026 should generally be deposited with the Central Government on or before 7 August 2026, unless a different timeline applies under the law.

This requirement generally applies to:

  • Employers
  • Companies
  • Partnership firms
  • Proprietorship businesses
  • Government deductors and other entities responsible for TDS/TCS compliance

31 August 2026 – Last Date to File ITR-3 & ITR-4

The revised Income-tax framework prescribes a separate filing deadline for certain non-audit business taxpayers.

Accordingly, 31 August 2026 is the due date for filing:

  • ITR-3 (for eligible taxpayers not subject to tax audit)
  • ITR-4 (Sugam)
  • Eligible working partners covered under the prescribed provisions

Taxpayers should carefully determine the due date applicable to their category rather than assuming that every return was due on 31 July.

Belated Return for ITR-1 & ITR-2

The original due date for filing ITR-1 and ITR-2 was 31 July 2026, and that deadline has already passed.

Those who could not file within the due date may still submit a Belated Return within the time permitted under the Income-tax Act. However, such filing may attract late filing fees, interest, and other statutory consequences wherever applicable.

Before submitting a belated return, taxpayers should reconcile and verify:

  • Annual Information Statement (AIS)
  • Form 26AS
  • Taxpayer Information Summary (TIS)
  • Any outstanding tax demand
  • Bank account validation status

Updated Return (ITR-U)

Eligible taxpayers also have the option of filing an Updated Return (ITR-U), provided they satisfy the conditions specified under the Income-tax Act.

The amended provisions now allow updated returns to be filed for a longer period than earlier, subject to payment of the prescribed additional tax and compliance with other statutory requirements.

TDS/TCS Compliance

Quarter 1 TDS/TCS Statements

The due date for filing Quarter 1 TDS/TCS statements for FY 2026-27 was 31 July 2026.

If the statement has not yet been filed, deductors should complete the filing without further delay.

Delayed filing may result in:

  • Late filing fee under Section 234E
  • Interest, where applicable
  • Additional penalties or other legal consequences in eligible cases

Important TRACES Portal Update

The TRACES Portal has introduced revised TDS certificate formats, including Form 131, for Tax Year 2026–27.

Deductors should use the updated portal functionality to download and issue the applicable TDS certificates wherever required.

GST Compliance

For GST-registered businesses, August 2026 is another important month with multiple return filing deadlines that must be monitored carefully.

10 August 2026

Due date for filing:

  • GSTR-7
  • GSTR-8

11 August 2026

Last date to file:

  • Monthly GSTR-1 (for taxpayers filing returns on a monthly basis)

13 August 2026

Due date for:

  • GSTR-5
  • GSTR-6

20 August 2026

Due date for filing:

  • Monthly GSTR-3B
  • GSTR-5A (where applicable)

GST Update: E-Way Bill System Changes Postponed

GSTN has deferred the implementation of the proposed enhancements to the E-Way Bill system.

As a result, businesses are not required to make immediate changes to their ERP software or existing operational processes. The revised rollout timeline will be communicated separately by GSTN.

MCA (Ministry of Corporate Affairs)

Company Compliance Facilitation Scheme (CCFS) 2026

A significant MCA compliance opportunity continues to be available through the Company Compliance Facilitation Scheme (CCFS), 2026, which remains open until 31 August 2026.

The scheme allows eligible companies to regularize pending ROC filings and obtain the benefits offered under the scheme, subject to the prescribed conditions.

Companies with outstanding ROC compliances should complete the necessary filings before the scheme expires to avoid missing this one-time compliance opportunity.

Regular ROC Compliances

Apart from the special compliance schemes, companies should also ensure that all routine ROC filings are completed within the prescribed timelines under the Companies Act.

Depending on the nature of the transaction, the commonly applicable ROC forms include:

  • DIR-12
  • MGT-14
  • INC-22
  • SH-7

Companies should review their statutory obligations and file the relevant forms on time to avoid additional fees and regulatory non-compliance.

EPF & ESI Compliance

15 August 2026

Employers covered under the respective labour laws should ensure timely remittance of:

  • EPF (Employees’ Provident Fund) contributions
  • ESI (Employees’ State Insurance) contributions

Timely payment helps employers remain compliant and prevents interest and penalty liabilities.

Checklist Before Filing Your Income Tax Return

Whether filing your original Income Tax Return or submitting a belated return, it is advisable to verify the following documents and records before filing:

  • ✅ Annual Information Statement (AIS)
  • ✅ Form 26AS
  • ✅ Taxpayer Information Summary (TIS)
  • ✅ Form 16 or Form 16A (where applicable)
  • ✅ Capital Gains Statement
  • ✅ Interest Certificates
  • ✅ Validated Bank Account Details

Cross-checking these documents helps ensure accurate reporting of income and reduces the chances of receiving tax notices or processing delays.

Important Due Dates – August 2026

Due Date Compliance
7 August 2026 Deposit of TDS/TCS deducted or collected during July 2026
10 August 2026 Filing of GSTR-7 and GSTR-8
11 August 2026 Monthly GSTR-1 return
13 August 2026 Filing of GSTR-5 and GSTR-6
15 August 2026 Payment of EPF and ESI contributions
20 August 2026 Monthly GSTR-3B and GSTR-5A (where applicable)
31 August 2026 Due date for filing ITR-3 and ITR-4 for eligible non-audit taxpayers
31 August 2026 Last date to avail benefits under the Company Compliance Facilitation Scheme (CCFS) 2026

Conclusion

August 2026 is a significant month for meeting tax, GST, and corporate compliance obligations. Eligible taxpayers should ensure that ITR-3 and ITR-4 are filed by 31 August 2026, while businesses must also comply with GST return filing schedules, TDS/TCS payment requirements, EPF and ESI contributions, and applicable ROC filings.

Companies with pending ROC compliances should make full use of the Company Compliance Facilitation Scheme (CCFS) 2026 before the scheme concludes on 31 August 2026. Completing these compliances within the prescribed timelines can help avoid late fees, interest, penalties, and other legal consequences while ensuring smooth regulatory compliance.

Big Tax Updates from 1 August 2026 Following Deadline Extension
2026-27 TDS/TCS Section Codes: Full Updated List

The Income-tax Act, 2025 has introduced new section numbers and corresponding TDS/TCS codes. These revised section codes are applicable for Tax Year 2026-27 onwards and must be used while filing TDS/TCS returns under the new law.

To ensure accurate return filing, deductors and collectors should refer to the updated TDS/TCS section codes provided below.

TDS Section Codes for Tax Year 2026-27

The following table contains the revised TDS section codes prescribed under the Income-tax Act, 2025. These codes are applicable while filing TDS returns for Tax Year 2026-27 onwards.

Nature of Payment Relevant Section Section Code for TDS Return
Salary paid to State Government or other Government employees (excluding Union Government employees) 392 1001
Salary paid to employees other than Government employees 392 1002
Salary paid to Union Government employees (applicable for statements from FY 2013-14 onwards) 392 1003
Tax deduction in the case of specified senior citizens (applicable from FY 2021-22 onwards) 393(1) [Table: Sl. No. 8(iii)] 1032
Payment of accumulated balance due to an employee 392(7) 1004
Insurance commission or brokerage 393(1) [Table: Sl. No. 1(i)] 1005
Commission or brokerage (other than insurance) 393(1) [Table: Sl. No. 1(ii)] 1006
Rent for plant, machinery, or equipment paid to a specified person 393(1) [Table: Sl. No. 2(ii).D(a)] 1008
Rent for land, building, furniture, or fittings paid to a specified person 393(1) [Table: Sl. No. 2(ii).D(b)] 1009
Payment of consideration (other than consideration in kind) under an agreement referred to in Section 67(14) 393(1) [Table: Sl. No. 3(ii)] 1011
Compensation paid for acquisition of certain immovable property 393(1) [Table: Sl. No. 3(iii)] 1012
Income payable to a resident from units of a specified mutual fund, specified undertaking, or specified company 393(1) [Table: Sl. No. 4(i)] 1013
Interest income distributed by a business trust to a resident unit holder 393(1) [Table: Sl. No. 4(ii)] 1014
Dividend income distributed by a business trust to a resident unit holder 393(1) [Table: Sl. No. 4(ii)] 1015
Income (excluding the exempt portion under Schedule V) from units of an investment fund payable to a unit holder 393(1) [Table: Sl. No. 4(iii)] 1017
Income payable to an investor from an investment in a securitisation trust referred to in Section 221 393(1) [Table: Sl. No. 4(iv)] 1018
Interest income arising from securities 393(1) [Table: Sl. No. 5(i)] 1019
Interest income (other than interest on securities) payable to a senior citizen 393(1) [Table: Sl. No. 5(ii).D(a)] 1020
Interest income (other than interest on securities) payable to a person other than a senior citizen 393(1) [Table: Sl. No. 5(ii).D(b)] 1021
Interest income other than interest on securities 393(1) [Table: Sl. No. 5(iii)] 1022
Payment under a contract for carrying out any work, including labour supply, where the contractor is an Individual or HUF 393(1) [Table: Sl. No. 6(i).D(a)] 1023
Payment under a contract for carrying out any work, including labour supply, where the contractor is a person other than an Individual or HUF 393(1) [Table: Sl. No. 6(i).D(b)] 1024
Fees for technical services (excluding professional services), royalty relating to cinematographic films, or payments to call centre operators 393(1) [Table: Sl. No. 6(iii).D(a)] 1026
Fees for professional services or payments covered under Section 26(2)(h) 393(1) [Table: Sl. No. 6(iii).D(b)] 1027
Director’s remuneration, commission, fees, or similar payments (other than salary covered under Section 392) 393(1) [Table: Sl. No. 6(iii).D(b)] 1028
Dividend payments, including dividends on preference shares 393(1) [Table: Sl. No. 7] 1029
Amount received under a life insurance policy, including bonus, excluding amounts exempt under Schedule II 393(1) [Table: Sl. No. 8(i)] 1030
Payment made towards the purchase of goods 393(1) [Table: Sl. No. 8(ii)] 1031
Benefit or perquisite arising from business or profession provided to a resident 393(1) [Table: Sl. No. 8(iv)] 1033
Business or professional benefits/perquisites provided wholly or partly in kind where tax is deposited before release 393(1) [Table: Sl. No. 8(iv)] Note 6 1034
Sale of goods or services through an e-commerce operator’s digital platform 393(1) [Table: Sl. No. 8(v)] 1035
Consideration for transfer of a Virtual Digital Asset (VDA) where the transferor is not an Individual or HUF 393(1) [Table: Sl. No. 8(vi)] 1037
Consideration, whether in cash, kind, or both, for transfer of a Virtual Digital Asset 393(1) [Table: Sl. No. 8(vi)] Note 6 1038
Winnings from lotteries, crossword puzzles, card games, gambling, betting, or similar games (excluding online games) 393(3) [Table: Sl. No. 1] 1058
Winnings from lotteries, betting, gambling, crossword puzzles, card games, etc., where winnings are wholly/partly in kind and tax is paid before release 393(3) [Table: Sl. No. 1] Note 2 1059
Income from winnings in online games 393(3) [Table: Sl. No. 2] 1060
Online game winnings paid in kind or partly in kind where tax is deposited before release 393(3) [Table: Sl. No. 2] Note 2 1061
Income from horse race winnings 393(3) [Table: Sl. No. 3] 1062
Commission, remuneration, or prize paid to persons engaged in stocking, distributing, purchasing, or selling lottery tickets 393(3) [Table: Sl. No. 4] 1063
Cash payments by a bank, post office, or co-operative society to a co-operative society 393(3) [Table: Sl. No. 5.D(a)] 1064
Cash payments by a bank, post office, or co-operative society to persons other than co-operative societies 393(3) [Table: Sl. No. 5.D(b)] 1065
Amount referred to under Section 80CCA(2)(a) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 393(3) [Table: Sl. No. 6] 1066
Salary, remuneration, commission, bonus, or interest paid or credited to a partner of a firm, including the capital account 393(3) [Table: Sl. No. 7] 1067

Payment of accumulated balance payable to an employee 392(7) 1004
Income covered under Section 211 393(2) [Table: Sl. No. 1] 1039
Interest payable on foreign currency borrowings from outside India under eligible loan agreements or long-term infrastructure bonds issued between 1 July 2012 and 30 June 2023, or approved long-term bonds issued between 1 October 2014 and 30 June 2023 393(2) [Table: Sl. No. 2] 1040
Interest payable on funds borrowed from outside India through rupee-denominated bonds issued before 1 July 2023 393(2) [Table: Sl. No. 3] 1041
Interest on long-term bonds or rupee-denominated bonds issued between 1 April 2020 and 30 June 2023 and listed exclusively on a recognised stock exchange in an International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) 393(2) [Table: Sl. No. 4.E(a)] 1042
Interest on long-term bonds or rupee-denominated bonds issued on or after 1 July 2023 and listed exclusively on a recognised stock exchange in an IFSC 393(2) [Table: Sl. No. 4.E(b)] 1043
Interest income payable to a non-resident from an Infrastructure Debt Fund 393(2) [Table: Sl. No. 5] 1044
Distributed income referred to in Section 223 falling under Schedule V [Table: Sl. No. 3.B(a)] 393(2) [Table: Sl. No. 6.E(a)] 1045
Distributed income referred to in Section 223 falling under Schedule V [Table: Sl. No. 3.B(b)] 393(2) [Table: Sl. No. 6.E(b)] 1046
Distributed income referred to in Section 223 covered under Schedule V [Table: Sl. No. 4] 393(2) [Table: Sl. No. 7] 1047
Income from units of an investment fund specified under Section 224, excluding the exempt portion under Schedule V 393(2) [Table: Sl. No. 8] 1048
Income arising from investments in a securitisation trust specified under Section 221 393(2) [Table: Sl. No. 9] 1049
Income from units of a specified Mutual Fund under Schedule VII or from a specified company 393(2) [Table: Sl. No. 10] 1050
Income from units referred to in Section 208 393(2) [Table: Sl. No. 11] 1051
Long-term capital gains from transfer of units referred to in Section 208 393(2) [Table: Sl. No. 12] 1052
Interest or dividend income from bonds or Global Depository Receipts covered under Section 209 393(2) [Table: Sl. No. 13] 1053
Long-term capital gains arising from transfer of bonds or Global Depository Receipts referred to in Section 209 393(2) [Table: Sl. No. 14] 1054
Income from securities covered under Section 210(1) [Table: Sl. No. 1] 393(2) [Table: Sl. No. 15] 1055
Income from securities covered under Section 210(1) [Table: Sl. No. 1] (other applicable category) 393(2) [Table: Sl. No. 16] 1056
Interest (other than that covered under Codes 1040 to 1044) or any other taxable payment not chargeable under the head “Salaries” 393(2) [Table: Sl. No. 17] 1057
Winnings from lotteries, crossword puzzles, card games, gambling, betting, or similar games (excluding online games) 393(3) [Table: Sl. No. 1] 1058
Winnings from lotteries, betting, gambling, crossword puzzles, or similar games where winnings are wholly or partly in kind and tax has been deposited before release 393(3) [Table: Sl. No. 1] Note 2 1059
Income from online game winnings 393(3) [Table: Sl. No. 2] 1060
Online game winnings paid wholly or partly in kind where tax is paid before release 393(3) [Table: Sl. No. 2] Note 2 1061
Income from horse race winnings 393(3) [Table: Sl. No. 3] 1062
Commission, remuneration, or prize paid to persons engaged in the stocking, distribution, purchase, or sale of lottery tickets 393(3) [Table: Sl. No. 4] 1063
Cash payments by a bank, post office, or co-operative society to a co-operative society 393(3) [Table: Sl. No. 5.D(a)] 1064
Cash payments by a bank, post office, or co-operative society to persons other than co-operative societies 393(3) [Table: Sl. No. 5.D(b)] 1065
Amount covered under Section 80CCA(2)(a) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 393(3) [Table: Sl. No. 6] 1066
Salary, remuneration, commission, bonus, or interest paid or credited to a partner of a firm, including amounts credited to the capital account

TDS Section Codes for Tax Year 2026-27

Nature of Payment / Transaction Relevant Section Section Code for TDS Return
Sale of alcoholic liquor meant for human consumption 394(1) [Table: Sl. No. 1] 1068
Sale of tendu leaves 394(1) [Table: Sl. No. 2] 1069
Sale of timber obtained under a forest lease arrangement 394(1) [Table: Sl. No. 3] 1070
Sale of timber obtained through any mode other than a forest lease 394(1) [Table: Sl. No. 3] 1071
Sale of forest produce (other than timber and tendu leaves) obtained under a forest lease 394(1) [Table: Sl. No. 3] 1072
Sale proceeds from scrap 394(1) [Table: Sl. No. 4] 1073
Sale of minerals such as coal, lignite, or iron ore 394(1) [Table: Sl. No. 5] 1074
Sale of a motor vehicle where the sale value exceeds the prescribed threshold 394(1) [Table: Sl. No. 6.D(a)] 1075
Sale of a wristwatch above the specified monetary limit 394(1) [Table: Sl. No. 6.D(b)] 1076
Sale of artworks such as paintings, sculptures, or antiques exceeding the threshold 394(1) [Table: Sl. No. 6.D(b)] 1077
Sale of collectible items such as coins or stamps above the prescribed limit 394(1) [Table: Sl. No. 6.D(b)] 1078
Sale of yachts, rowing boats, canoes, or helicopters exceeding the threshold value 394(1) [Table: Sl. No. 6.D(b)] 1079
Sale of sunglasses where the consideration exceeds the specified limit 394(1) [Table: Sl. No. 6.D(b)] 1080
Sale of handbags, purses, or similar bags above the threshold limit 394(1) [Table: Sl. No. 6.D(b)] 1081
Sale of shoes where the sale consideration exceeds the prescribed limit 394(1) [Table: Sl. No. 6.D(b)] 1082
Sale of sportswear or sports equipment, including golf kits and ski-wear, above the threshold 394(1) [Table: Sl. No. 6.D(b)] 1083
Sale of a home theatre system exceeding the specified value 394(1) [Table: Sl. No. 6.D(b)] 1084
Sale of horses used for horse racing or polo where the consideration exceeds the threshold 394(1) [Table: Sl. No. 6.D(b)] 1085
Remittance under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) for education or medical treatment exceeding the prescribed threshold 394(1) [Table: Sl. No. 7.D(a)] 1086
Remittance under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) for purposes other than education or medical treatment exceeding the threshold 394(1) [Table: Sl. No. 7.D(b)] 1087
Sale of an overseas tour programme package, including travel, hotel, boarding, lodging, or related expenses, up to the prescribed threshold 394(1) [Table: Sl. No. 8.D(a)] 1088
Sale of an overseas tour programme package, including travel, hotel, boarding, lodging, or related expenses, exceeding the prescribed threshold 394(1) [Table: Sl. No. 8.D(b)] 1089
Use of a parking facility for business purposes, excluding mining or quarrying of mineral oil (including petroleum and natural gas) 394(1) [Table: Sl. No. 9] 1090
Use of a toll plaza for business purposes, excluding mining or quarrying of mineral oil (including petroleum and natural gas) 394(1) [Table: Sl. No. 9] 1091
Use of a mine or quarry for business purposes, other than mining or quarrying of mineral oil (including petroleum and natural gas) 394(1) [Table: Sl. No. 9] 1092
393(3) [Table: Sl. No. 7] 1067
Latest Tax & Financial Changes from 1st July 2026 | Income Tax and GST Updates

With the commencement of July 2026, a number of significant regulatory and financial changes have become effective across India. These updates are expected to affect individual taxpayers, businesses, professionals, and the general public. Whether you are filing your Income Tax Return, managing GST compliance, dealing with TDS/TCS provisions, or using services related to Aadhaar, PAN, or passports, it is essential to stay informed about these latest developments.

1. Passport Fees Revised from 1 July 2026

One of the key changes effective from 1 July 2026 relates to passport services.

The Passport Seva system has introduced a revised fee structure for passport applications.

Some of the important revisions include:

  • The application fee for a fresh 36-page passport has increased from ₹1,500 to ₹2,500.
  • Charges for passport renewal, Tatkal applications, and replacement of lost or damaged passports have also been updated.

Individuals planning to apply for a new passport or renew an existing one should review the latest fee schedule before submitting their application.

2. Quarter-1 TDS and TCS Returns Due by 31 July 2026

With the completion of the first quarter of Tax Year 2026–27 (April to June 2026), the due date for filing quarterly TDS and TCS statements has arrived.

Due Date: 31 July 2026

Tax deductors and collectors are required to submit both TDS and TCS returns by this date. While returns may be filed earlier, 31 July 2026 is the final deadline for Quarter-1 compliance.

3. New TDS/TCS Return Forms and Updated Filing Utility

The Income Tax Department has introduced updated TDS/TCS return forms in line with the new Income-tax framework.

To facilitate return filing for Tax Year 2026–27 onwards, a new Return Preparation Utility (RPU) and Validation Utility have also been released.

Tax deductors should ensure they are using:

  • Latest RPU Version 1.0
  • Updated Validation Utility
  • Revised quarterly TDS/TCS return forms

Utilities applicable to FY 2025–26 should not be used for returns relating to Tax Year 2026–27. Businesses and professionals managing payroll or TDS compliance should update their software without delay.

4. Income Tax Return Filing Due Date for ITR-1 and ITR-2

July continues to be a crucial month for individual Income Tax Return filing.

For taxpayers filing ITR-1 and ITR-2, the due date remains:

31 July 2026

Before submitting the return, taxpayers should carefully verify the following information:

  • Annual Information Statement (AIS)
  • Form 26AS
  • Pre-filled return details
  • Bank account information

Checking these records on the Income Tax e-filing portal helps minimize errors and reduces the chances of receiving notices later.

5. Extended Due Date for ITR-3 and ITR-4 (Non-Audit Cases)

Business taxpayers have received additional time to file their Income Tax Returns.

For taxpayers filing ITR-3 or ITR-4 where a tax audit is not applicable, the due date has been extended to:

31 August 2026

This extension is particularly beneficial for taxpayers such as:

  • Futures & Options (F&O) traders
  • Intraday traders
  • Small business owners
  • Professionals

Considering the extended deadline, tax professionals may focus first on completing ITR-1 and ITR-2 filings during July.

6. Deadline Extended for Filing Appeals Before GSTAT

Taxpayers have also received relief regarding appeals before the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT).

The deadline for filing appeals under Section 112 of the CGST Act has been extended to:

31 July 2026

The extension applies to eligible orders covered under the prescribed conditions, providing taxpayers with additional time to submit pending appeals before the Tribunal.

7. E-Way Bill Enhancements Postponed

GSTN had earlier announced two new features for the E-Way Bill system to improve reporting and compliance.

(a) E-Way Bill Closure Option

A new functionality will allow taxpayers to close an E-Way Bill after the transportation of goods is completed or if the movement does not take place.

(b) Mandatory “Ship To GSTIN”

For Bill-to Ship-to transactions, entering the GSTIN of the actual recipient (Ship To party) will become mandatory wherever applicable.

These enhancements have not yet been implemented. Their rollout has been postponed and is now expected to take effect from 1 August 2026. Until then, taxpayers need not be concerned if these options are unavailable on the E-Way Bill portal.

8. Updated TDS Return Forms Available on the Income Tax Portal

The Income Tax Department has enabled the revised quarterly TDS return forms for Tax Year 2026–27 on the e-filing portal.

Forms introduced under the updated Income-tax framework—including Forms 138, 140, 143, and 144, wherever applicable—are now available for filing.

As the new law has introduced revised section references and reporting codes, taxpayers and deductors should ensure that returns are prepared using the latest prescribed forms and utilities.

9. GST Quarterly Compliance Schedule Begins

With the April–June quarter now completed, several important GST return filings become due during July.

Key due dates include:

GSTR-3B

  • Monthly taxpayers – 20 July
  • QRMP taxpayers – 22 July or 24 July, depending on the State

GSTR-1

  • Monthly filers – 11 July
  • Quarterly filers – 13 July

Other GST returns due during the month include:

  • GSTR-5
  • GSTR-6
  • GSTR-7
  • GSTR-8

Taxpayers are also advised to reconcile purchase data through the Invoice Management System (IMS) Dashboard, which helps match invoices with GSTR-2B and improves the accuracy of GST reporting.

10. Aadhaar Email ID Update Now Free Through the Mobile App

UIDAI has introduced a welcome concession for Aadhaar users.

From 1 July 2026, updating an email ID through the Aadhaar Mobile App is free of cost.

Previously, a fee of ₹75 was charged for this service.

The waiver will remain available for six months. However, it applies only to updates made through the mobile application and not through the online portal.

11. PAN Application Procedure Revised

The process for applying for a Permanent Account Number (PAN) has also been updated under the revised Income-tax framework.

Applicants should keep the following changes in mind:

  • Aadhaar alone may not satisfy all identity or verification requirements.
  • Where proof of date of birth is required, documents such as a Matriculation Certificate or any other approved document may need to be submitted.
  • Applications should be filed using the revised PAN forms notified under the new Income-tax provisions.

Anyone planning to obtain a new PAN should carefully review the latest documentation requirements before submitting the application.

Quick Overview

Update Applicable Date
Passport application fees revised 1 July 2026
Quarter-1 TDS/TCS return due date 31 July 2026
New TDS/TCS forms and filing utilities Now Available
ITR-1 & ITR-2 filing due date 31 July 2026
ITR-3 & ITR-4 (Non-Audit) due date 31 August 2026
GSTAT appeal filing deadline 31 July 2026
New E-Way Bill features Expected from 1 August 2026
GST quarterly return filings July 2026
Aadhaar email update through App Free from 1 July 2026
Revised PAN application process Currently Effective

Conclusion

July 2026 is a crucial month for tax and regulatory compliance. A number of significant changes—including revised passport fees, updated TDS/TCS return procedures, Income Tax Return deadlines, GSTAT appeal relief, GST filing obligations, Aadhaar service updates, and changes to the PAN application process—have come into effect or are scheduled for implementation.

Whether you are an individual taxpayer, business owner, GST-registered entity, accountant, or tax professional, staying informed about these developments is essential. Timely compliance with the latest rules can help you avoid interest, penalties, and unnecessary notices while ensuring that you benefit from the relief measures and new facilities introduced from 1 July 2026.

Key Compliance Due Dates in June 2026 – GST, Income Tax, PF, ESI, MCA & Other Filings

June 2026 Compliance Calendar: Key GST, Income Tax, PF, ESI, MCA & Statutory Deadlines

June 2026 is a crucial month for businesses, professionals, LLPs, companies, and taxpayers, as several important statutory compliances fall due during the month. Timely completion of GST filings, TDS/TCS payments, PF and ESI deposits, and other regulatory obligations is necessary to avoid penalties, interest charges, and compliance-related notices.

Presented below is a detailed compliance calendar for June 2026 covering significant due dates under GST, Income Tax, PF, ESI, MCA, and other applicable laws.

7 June 2026 (Sunday)

Income Tax

✅ Deposit of TDS/TCS deducted or collected during May 2026.

Applicable to all taxpayers responsible for deducting or collecting tax at source, subject to prescribed exceptions under the Income-tax provisions.

10 June 2026

GST

✅ GSTR-7 for May 2026
Return to be filed by taxpayers required to deduct TDS under GST.

✅ GSTR-8 for May 2026
Return to be filed by e-commerce operators liable to collect TCS under GST.

11 June 2026

GST

✅ GSTR-1 (Monthly) for May 2026
Filing of details relating to outward supplies by monthly GST return filers.

13 June 2026

GST

✅ GSTR-6
Return applicable to Input Service Distributors (ISD).

✅ GSTR-5
Return applicable to Non-Resident Taxable Persons (NRTP), wherever required.

15 June 2026

Income Tax

✅ First Advance Tax Installment for FY 2026-27

Taxpayers liable to pay advance tax should ensure payment of at least 15% of their estimated annual tax liability by this date.

PF & ESI

✅ Deposit of EPF contributions for May 2026.

✅ Deposit of ESI contributions for May 2026.

Applicable to establishments covered under the respective labour laws.

20 June 2026

GST

✅ GSTR-3B for May 2026

Monthly summary return and tax payment for regular GST taxpayers.

25 June 2026

GST

✅ GST PMT-06 Payment

Tax payment under the QRMP Scheme for May 2026 through Form GST PMT-06.

30 June 2026

Income Tax

✅ Submission of Challan-cum-Statements for tax deducted during May 2026 under:

• Section 194-IA – Purchase of Immovable Property (Form 26QB)

• Section 194-IB – Rent Paid by Individual/HUF (Form 26QC)

• Section 194M – Specified Payments by Individual/HUF (Form 26QD)

• Section 194S – Transfer of Virtual Digital Assets, where applicable (Form 26QE)

Additional Compliance Activities

✅ Review and update books of accounts for the first quarter of FY 2026-27.

✅ Reconcile GST liabilities, Input Tax Credit (ITC), and E-Way Bill records.

✅ Verify vendor GST compliance to safeguard ITC eligibility.

✅ Complete TDS reconciliation before filing quarterly TDS returns.

Compliance Tip

Businesses and professionals should avoid postponing compliance activities until the due date. Regular reconciliation of GST returns, accounting records, TDS transactions, and employee-related statutory payments helps minimize compliance risks and prevents avoidable notices, late fees, and interest liabilities. Maintaining a structured monthly compliance calendar can greatly improve regulatory adherence and support smooth business operations throughout the financial year.

The above due dates have been compiled after reviewing GST, Income Tax, and professional compliance calendars available from official and industry-recognized sources.    

All About TDS: Payment Procedures, Due Dates & Forms under Old vs Revised Income Tax Act, 2025

What is TDS? (Concept)

TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) refers to a system where tax is deducted by the payer at the time of making specified payments and then remitted to the government.

👉 Objective of TDS:

  • Collection of tax at the point of income generation
  • Prevention of tax evasion
  • Ensuring steady inflow of revenue to the government

👉 Tax Credit Available To Taxpayer In:

  • Form 26AS
  • Annual Information Statement (AIS)

🔄 Key Change from 1 April 2026 (New Income Tax Act, 2025)

Structural Transformation

Old Income Tax Act, 1961 New Income Tax Act, 2025
Multiple sections (192, 194 series) Consolidated framework
Complicated structure Simplified approach
Dispersed provisions Centralized system

👉 New Section Mapping:

  • Section 392 → TDS on Salary
  • Section 393 → TDS on Other Payments

✔️ The core concept remains unchanged, but the structure is simplified.

📅 TDS Payment Due Dates

Monthly Due Dates

Particular Due Date
TDS deducted during any month 7th of the following month
TDS deducted in March 30th April (next financial year)

👉 Example:

  • TDS deducted in April → Pay by 7 May
  • TDS deducted in March → Pay by 30 April

✔️ No change under the new Act.

⚠️ Special Case – Government Deductors

  • Payment required on the same day (through book entry)
  • For March deductions → 7 April

⚠️ Interest on Delay

Default Type Interest Rate
Failure to deduct TDS 1% per month
Delay in deposit 1.5% per month

📊 TDS Return Filing Due Dates (FY 2026–27)

Quarter Period Due Date
Q1 Apr – Jun 2026 31 July 2026
Q2 Jul – Sep 2026 31 Oct 2026
Q3 Oct – Dec 2026 31 Jan 2027
Q4 Jan – Mar 2027 31 May 2027

✔️ Filing timeline remains unchanged under the new law.

📄 TDS Return Forms

🔄 A. Quarterly TDS Returns

Purpose Old Form New Form (2025 Act)
Salary TDS 24Q Form 138
Non-salary (Resident) 26Q Form 140
Non-resident payments 27Q Form 142 / 144
TCS Return 27EQ Form 143

✔️ Only form numbers changed; compliance process remains same.

🔄 B. TDS Certificates

Purpose Old Form New Form
Salary Form 16 Form 130
Non-salary Form 16A Form 131

🔄 C. Declaration Forms

Purpose Old Forms New Form
Declaration for non-deduction of TDS 15G / 15H Form 121

✔️ Significant simplification introduced.

🔄 D. Challan-cum-Statement (Major Change)

Earlier Forms New Unified Form
26QB (Property)
26QC (Rent)
26QD (Contract)
26QE (Crypto)
👉 Merged Form 141

✔️ Four separate forms are now consolidated into a single form.

⏱️ Special Cases – Different Deadlines

Nature of Transaction Applicable Form Due Date
Property transactions Form 141 Within 30 days
Rent payments (Individual) Form 141 Within 30 days
Contract/Professional (Individual) Form 141 Within 30 days
Cryptocurrency transactions Form 141 Within 30 days

⚠️ Penalties & Consequences

📌 Late Filing Fee

  • ₹200 per day
  • Maximum penalty limited to the amount of TDS
Latest TDS Rates Table – Financial Year 2026–27

TDS Rates Comparison Chart for FY 2026–27 (Old vs New Act with Section Codes)                                                       TDS provisions have been updated in the Income Tax Act, 2025. Below is a detailed rate chart with old section references and corresponding new section codes.

TDS Rate Chart – FY 2026–27

(Old Act vs New Income Tax Act, 2025 – Sections & Codes)

With the implementation of the Income Tax Act, 2025, TDS provisions have been restructured and renumbered. While most rates and thresholds remain largely unchanged, the section references have shifted significantly.

Below is a comprehensive comparative chart mapping old sections with new section codes, along with applicable thresholds and TDS rates.

👤 Payment to Residents

Nature of Payment Old Section New Section (2025 Act) Threshold Rate
Salary 192 392(1) Basic exemption Slab
EPF Withdrawal 192A 392(7) ₹50,000 10%
Interest on Securities 193 393(1) Table Sl. 5(i) ₹10,000 10%
Dividend 194 393(1) Table Sl. 7 ₹10,000 (Individual) 10%
Interest (Senior Citizen) 194A 393(1) Table 5(ii)(D)(a) ₹1,00,000 10%
Interest (Others) 194A 393(1) Table 5(ii)(D)(b) ₹50,000 10%
Insurance Commission 194D 393(1) Table 1(i) ₹20,000 2% / 10%
Commission/Brokerage 194H 393(1) Table 1(ii) ₹20,000 2%
Rent (General) 194I 393(1) Table 2(i) ₹50,000 2%
Rent (Machinery) 194I 393(1) Table 2(ii)(D)(a) ₹50,000 2%
Rent (Land/Building) 194I 393(1) Table 2(ii)(D)(b) ₹50,000 10%
Purchase of Immovable Property 194-IA 393(1) Table 3(i) ₹50 lakh 1%
Compensation on Acquisition 194LA 393(1) Table 3(ii) ₹5 lakh 10%
Mutual Fund Income 194K 393(1) Table 4(i) ₹10,000 10%
Business Trust Income 194LBA 393(1) Table 4(ii) Nil 10%
Investment Fund Income 194LBB 393(1) Table 4(iii) Nil 10%
Securitisation Trust Income 194LBC 393(1) Table 4(iv) Nil 10%

🏢 Contract / Professional / Business Payments

Nature Old Section New Section Threshold Rate
Contractor (Individual/HUF) 194C 393(1) Table 6(i)(D)(a) ₹30,000 / ₹1 lakh 1%
Contractor (Others) 194C 393(1) Table 6(i)(D)(b) ₹30,000 / ₹1 lakh 2%
Individual/HUF paying Contractor/Professional 194M 393(1) Table 6(ii) ₹50 lakh 2%
Technical Services / Royalty 194J 393(1) Table 6(iii)(D)(a) ₹50,000 2%
Professional Services 194J 393(1) Table 6(iii)(D)(b) ₹50,000 10%
Director Remuneration 194J 393(1) Table 6(iii)(D)(b) No limit 10%

🔄 Special Transactions

Nature Old Section New Section Threshold Rate
Purchase of Goods 194Q 393(1) Table 8(ii) ₹50 lakh 0.10%
Benefit/Perquisite 194R 393(1) Table 8(iv) ₹20,000 10%
E-commerce Operator 194O 393(1) Table 8(v) ₹5 lakh (Ind/HUF) 0.10%
Virtual Digital Assets (Non-Individual) 194S 393(1) Table 8(vi) ₹10,000 1%
VDA (Individual/HUF) 194S 393(1) Table 8(vi) ₹50,000 1%
Life Insurance (Taxable Portion) 194DA 393(1) Table 8(i) ₹1,00,000 2%

🌍 Non-Resident Payments

Nature Old Section New Section Rate
General Payment to Non-resident 195 393(2) As per Act/DTAA
Interest on Foreign Loan 194LC 393(2) Table 2 5%
Infra Debt Fund 194LB 393(2) Table 5 5%
Rupee Bonds (IFSC pre-2023) 194LC 393(2) Table 4E(a) 4%
Rupee Bonds (post-2023) 194LC 393(2) Table 4E(b) 9%
Investment Fund Income 194LBB 393(2) Table 8 10% / 30%
Securitisation Trust 194LBC 393(2) Table 9 10% / 30%
Mutual Fund Units 196A 393(2) Table 10 20%
Units (Sec 208) 196A 393(2) Table 11 10%
LTCG (Units) 196A 393(2) Table 12 12.5%
Bonds / GDR Interest 196C 393(2) Table 13 10%
LTCG (Bonds/GDR) 196C 393(2) Table 14 12.5%
Securities Income 196D 393(2) Table 15 20%

🎯 Winnings / High-Rate TDS

Nature Old Section New Section Threshold Rate
Lottery / Puzzle 194B 393(3) Table 1 ₹10,000 30%
Online Gaming 194BA 393(3) Table 2 No limit 30%
Horse Race 194BB 393(3) Table 3 ₹10,000 30%
Lottery Commission 194G 393(3) Table 4 ₹20,000 2%

💵 TDS on Cash Withdrawal

Nature Old Section New Section Threshold Rate
Co-operative Society 194N 393(3) Table 5D(a) ₹3 crore 2%
Others 194N 393(3) Table 5D(b) ₹1 crore 2%

⚠️ Important Note – Section 397 (PAN Not Furnished)

If PAN is not provided, TDS will be higher of:

  • Applicable rate, or
  • 20%

📌 Disclaimer

The contents of this article are for general informational purposes only and intended to provide a quick reference to TDS rates. Readers are advised to verify provisions with the Income Tax Act, applicable rules, notifications, and official government sources before making any financial or compliance decisions.

ITR Filing Exemption for Senior Citizens in 2026

In 2026, certain senior citizens may be exempt from filing an Income Tax Return (ITR), but only if specific conditions are satisfied. Under the applicable provisions, a resident individual aged 75 years or above may not be required to file an ITR if their income is limited and falls within a prescribed scope. This relaxation aims to ease the compliance burden for elderly taxpayers who have straightforward sources of income.

To avail this exemption, the senior citizen’s income must be restricted to pension and interest income. Importantly, the interest should be earned from the same bank where the pension is received. In such cases, the bank assumes responsibility for computing the individual’s total income. It takes into account eligible deductions and rebate, determines the final tax liability, and deducts the appropriate amount of TDS. The senior citizen is required to submit a prescribed declaration to the bank, after which the entire tax compliance is managed at the bank level, eliminating the need to file an ITR separately.

However, this exemption is not universally applicable and must be evaluated carefully. If the individual has any additional income—such as rental income, capital gains, business or professional income, or dividend income—the benefit will not be available, and filing of an ITR becomes mandatory. Likewise, if interest income is earned from multiple banks or the required declaration is not properly submitted, the exemption cannot be claimed.

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It is important to note that this benefit is strictly limited to individuals who are 75 years of age or older. Senior citizens between 60 and 74 years do not qualify for this exemption and must file their Income Tax Return if their income exceeds the basic exemption limit or if any other filing criteria are applicable.

From a practical standpoint, even when a person is eligible for this exemption, filing an ITR may still be advantageous in certain situations. For instance, if excess TDS has been deducted and a refund needs to be claimed, or when an ITR is required as proof of income for purposes such as loan applications, visa processing, or financial documentation, voluntarily filing the return can be beneficial.

In summary, while the ITR filing exemption offers meaningful relief to eligible senior citizens, it is available only under specific and well-defined conditions. Hence, it is crucial to carefully assess income sources and eligibility requirements before choosing not to file an ITR, in order to avoid any future compliance concerns.

Compliance Due Dates & Key Filings for April 2026

With the start of the new financial year FY 2026–27, April emerges as a critical month for compliance from both Income Tax and GST perspectives. Businesses, professionals, and tax practitioners must stay on top of key deadlines to avoid interest, penalties, and potential notices.

🗓️ Compliance Timeline & Important Dates for April 2026

April sets the tone for the entire financial year, making it essential to ensure:

  • Timely GST return filings (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, etc.)
  • Deposit of TDS/TCS within due dates
  • Proper documentation and reconciliation of transactions
  • Early planning for advance tax and regulatory compliances

    Compliance Calendar – April 2026 (Complete Guide)

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    This article provides a comprehensive compliance calendar for April 2026, covering GST, Income Tax (TDS/TCS), PF, ESI, MCA, and other key regulatory requirements.

    🔰 Important Update from 1 April 2026

    With the beginning of FY 2026–27, several critical changes come into effect:

    • Reset of aggregate turnover under GST
    • Adoption of a new invoice series
    • Applicability of provisions under the Income Tax Act, 2025
    • Revised TDS/TCS rates (where applicable)
    • Start of a fresh compliance cycle for all taxpayers

    💰 Income Tax Compliance (TDS/TCS)

    📌 7 April 2026

    • Deposit of TCS for March 2026
    • Submission of declarations (Form 27C)

    📌 14 April 2026

    • Issue of TDS certificates:
      • Form 16B (property)
      • Form 16C (rent)
      • Other applicable certificates

    📌 30 April 2026

    • Deposit of TDS for March (non-government deductors)
    • Filing of:
      • Form 26QB (property transactions)
      • Form 26QC (rent payments)
      • Form 26QD (specified payments)

    📊 GST Compliance

    April is a high-volume GST compliance month due to both monthly and quarterly filings:

    📌 10 April 2026

    • GSTR-7 (TDS under GST)
    • GSTR-8 (E-commerce operators)

    📌 11 April 2026

    • GSTR-1 (Monthly – March 2026)

    📌 13 April 2026

    • GSTR-1 (QRMP – Jan–Mar quarter)
    • GSTR-5 (Non-resident taxable persons)
    • GSTR-6 (Input Service Distributor)

    📌 18 April 2026

    • CMP-08 (Composition scheme)

    📌 20 April 2026

    • GSTR-3B (Monthly filers)

    📌 22 & 24 April 2026

    • GSTR-3B (QRMP scheme)

    📌 25 April 2026

    • ITC-04 (Job work return)

    📌 28 April 2026

    • GSTR-11 (UIN holders)

    📌 30 April 2026

    • GSTR-4 (Annual return for composition dealers – FY 2025–26)

    👨‍💼 PF & ESI Compliance

    📌 15 April 2026

    • Deposit of Provident Fund (PF)
    • Filing of ECR (Electronic Challan-cum-Return)
    • Deposit of ESI contributions

    🏢 MCA / Companies Act Compliance

    While April has no major fixed ROC due dates, it remains important for:

    • Planning annual compliance strategy
    • Conducting the first Board Meeting (if applicable)
    • Reviewing statutory registers and disclosures

    🌍 Other Key Compliance

    📌 7 April 2026

    • Filing of ECB-2 Return (foreign borrowings under FEMA)

    📌 15 April 2026

    • Submission of Form 15CC (foreign remittance compliance)

    ✅ Final Takeaway

    April is not just the start of a new financial year—it’s a foundation month for compliance discipline. Staying updated with deadlines across GST, Income Tax, and other laws helps:

    • Avoid penalties and interest
    • Ensure smooth operations
    • Build a strong compliance track record for the year ahead
1 अप्रैल 2026 से टैक्स सिस्टम में परिवर्तन | जानें प्रमुख बदलाव

1 अप्रैल 2026 से लागू बड़े बदलाव | GST और इनकम टैक्स अपडेट

यह आर्टिकल 1 अप्रैल 2026 से लागू होने वाले सभी महत्वपूर्ण बदलावों को कवर करता है — प्रोफेशनल्स, बिज़नेस और टैक्सपेयर्स के लिए एक कम्प्लीट गाइड।

🟡 PART 1: GST में 1 अप्रैल 2026 से बदलाव

🔸 1. कंपोज़िशन स्कीम की डेडलाइन खत्म

31 मार्च 2026 अंतिम तिथि थी।
👉 1 अप्रैल के बाद:

  • नया ऑप्शन अब उपलब्ध नहीं
  • अगला मौका अगले वित्त वर्ष में ही मिलेगा

🔸 2. LUT (Letter of Undertaking) जरूरी

FY 2026-27 के लिए नया LUT फाइल करना अनिवार्य
👉 अगर फाइल नहीं किया:

  • एक्सपोर्ट टैक्सेबल माना जाएगा
  • GST देना पड़ेगा

⚠️ सलाह: वर्किंग कैपिटल ब्लॉक होने से बचने के लिए तुरंत LUT फाइल करें

🔸 3. GTA फॉरवर्ड चार्ज ऑप्शन बंद

31 मार्च 2026 तक ही विकल्प उपलब्ध था
👉 1 अप्रैल से:

  • डिफॉल्ट = Reverse Charge लागू

🔸 4. Rule 14A में राहत

👉 1 अप्रैल 2026 के बाद DRC-32 फाइल करने पर:

  • सिर्फ 1 महीने का GST रिटर्न देना होगा
  • पहले की तुलना में बड़ी राहत

🔸 5. नया इनवॉइस सीरीज़ अनिवार्य

नए वित्त वर्ष के साथ:

  • नई इनवॉइस नंबरिंग शुरू करें
  • GST और ऑडिट के लिए जरूरी

🔸 6. E-Invoicing लागू

👉 अगर टर्नओवर ₹5 करोड़ से अधिक है:

  • 1 अप्रैल 2026 से E-invoicing अनिवार्य

🔸 7. बुक्स ऑफ अकाउंट्स क्लोजर

31 मार्च 2026 तक:

  • बुक्स क्लोज करें
  • बैकडेट एंट्री से बचें
  • ऑडिट ट्रेल बनाए रखें

🔸 8. टर्नओवर की सही गणना

महत्वपूर्ण उपयोग:

  • E-invoicing
  • ऑडिट
  • कंपोज़िशन स्कीम

👉 ध्यान रखें:

  • सभी GSTIN का PAN आधारित टर्नओवर शामिल करें

🔸 9. GST रेट वेरिफिकेशन

  • हाल के बदलाव वाले प्रोडक्ट्स पर खास ध्यान दें
  • सही रेट लागू करें

🔸 10. MRP आधारित वैल्यूएशन (तंबाकू)

1 फरवरी 2026 से लागू
👉 जांचें:

  • क्या MRP बेस्ड वैल्यूएशन लागू है
  • सभी कंप्लायंस पूरे हैं या नहीं

🔸 11. ITC रीकंसिलिएशन जरूरी

मिलान करें:

  • बुक्स vs GSTR-2B
  • वेंडर फाइलिंग

👉 इससे नोटिस से बचा जा सकता है

🔸 12. ITC रिवर्सल और रिक्लेम ट्रैकिंग

  • पोर्टल पर नए स्टेटमेंट उपलब्ध
    👉 सुनिश्चित करें:
  • सही रिवर्सल
  • योग्य रिक्लेम लिया गया

🔸 13. अन्य महत्वपूर्ण GST पॉइंट्स

✅ HSN कोड अपडेट करें
✅ RCM लायबिलिटी चेक करें
✅ GSTR-9 / 9C की तैयारी शुरू करें
✅ E-Way Bill नियमों की जांच करें

🔵 PART 2: INCOME TAX में 1 अप्रैल 2026 से बदलाव

🔸 1. नया Income Tax Act, 2025 लागू

👉 1 अप्रैल 2026 से:

  • पुराना कानून रिप्लेस
  • नया टैक्स फ्रेमवर्क लागू

🔸 2. नए ITR फॉर्म और नियम

👉 नए बदलाव:

  • अपडेटेड रिपोर्टिंग फॉर्मेट
  • अतिरिक्त डिस्क्लोज़र आवश्यक
  • पोर्टल पर नए फॉर्म उपलब्ध

    🔸 3. नया चालान सिस्टम लागू

    टैक्स भुगतान के लिए नई संरचना लागू की गई है

    🔸 3. सही चालान का उपयोग अनिवार्य

    टैक्स पेमेंट करते समय अब सही चालान चुनना बेहद जरूरी है

    👉 उपयोग करें:

    • Advance Tax के लिए अलग चालान
    • Self-Assessment Tax के लिए अलग चालान

    ⚠️ गलत चालान चयन करने पर:

    • पेमेंट mismatch हो सकता है
    • नोटिस या एडजस्टमेंट की समस्या आ सकती है

    🔸 4. Income Tax Portal अपडेट

    इनकम टैक्स पोर्टल में बड़े बदलाव किए गए हैं

    👉 नए फीचर्स:

    • नया User Interface (UI)
    • आसान Navigation System

    👉 इसमें शामिल:

    • नया फॉर्म चयन सिस्टम
    • अपडेटेड फाइलिंग वर्कफ्लो

    📌 असर:
    रिटर्न फाइलिंग अब अधिक streamlined और user-friendly हो गई है

    🔸 5. Updated Return (ITR-U) पर रोक

    👉 FY 2020-21 के लिए:
    ❌ अब Updated Return फाइल नहीं कर सकते

    📌 1 अप्रैल 2026 से:

    • यह वर्ष पूरी तरह time-barred हो गया है

    🔸 6. TDS/TCS Correction Statements पर प्रतिबंध

    Section 397(3)(f) के अनुसार:

    👉 निम्न वर्षों के लिए correction अब संभव नहीं:

    • FY 2018-19 (Q4)
    • FY 2019-20 से 2022-23 (Q1–Q4)
    • FY 2023-24 (Q1–Q3)

    👉 1 अप्रैल 2026 से:
    ❌ कोई correction allowed नहीं

    🔸 7. अन्य महत्वपूर्ण Income Tax पॉइंट्स

    ✅ AIS / TIS Reconciliation

    • AIS/TIS को books से मैच करना जरूरी

    ✅ Advance Tax Planning

    • नए एक्ट के अनुसार calculation में बदलाव संभव

    ✅ Carry Forward Loss Check

    • losses सही तरीके से report किए गए हों

    ✅ Capital Gains Adjustments

    • नए नियमों के अनुसार verify करें

    🏦 PART 3: RBI & BANKING CHANGES (2026 से महत्वपूर्ण)

    🔸 1. Digital Fraud Compensation (बड़ी राहत)

    Reserve Bank of India ने नया customer protection framework लागू किया है

    👉 यदि आप डिजिटल फ्रॉड का शिकार होते हैं:

    • मुआवजा = 85% नुकसान या ₹25,000 (जो कम हो)
    • लागू: ₹50,000 तक के छोटे फ्रॉड पर
    • जीवन में केवल 1 बार

    ⚠️ शर्तें:

    • 5 दिनों के भीतर रिपोर्ट करना जरूरी
    • रिपोर्ट करें:
      • बैंक
      • Cyber Crime Portal

    👉 बैंक की जिम्मेदारी:

    • 5 दिनों के भीतर राशि क्रेडिट करना

    📌 प्रभाव:

    • पहली बार मजबूत कस्टमर सुरक्षा
    • डिजिटल पेमेंट्स पर भरोसा बढ़ेगा

    🔸 2. UPI और ATM लिमिट – स्पष्टता

    👉 महत्वपूर्ण बात:

    • UPI ट्रांजैक्शन ATM लिमिट में शामिल नहीं होते
    • ATM लिमिट केवल ATM withdrawals पर लागू होती है

    🔸 3. Zero Balance Accounts (BSBDA) में सुधार

    BSBDA खातों के लिए RBI ने सुविधाएं बढ़ाई हैं

    ✅ कोई Minimum Balance नहीं

    • पहले की तरह जारी

    ✅ ATM / Debit Card सुविधा

    • अब ज्यादा व्यापक रूप से उपलब्ध

    ✅ फ्री ट्रांजैक्शन लिमिट

    • कम से कम 4 फ्री withdrawal प्रति माह

    ✅ UPI और डिजिटल एक्सेस

    • UPI, Mobile Banking, AEPS पूरी तरह उपलब्ध

    ✅ बेसिक सर्विसेज पर कोई चार्ज नहीं

    • डिपॉजिट
    • बेसिक withdrawal
    • अकाउंट मेंटेनेंस

    ✅ फ्री पासबुक / स्टेटमेंट

    ✅ ओवरड्राफ्ट सुविधा

    • बैंक की शर्तों के अनुसार उपलब्ध

      📌 निष्कर्ष

      1 अप्रैल 2026 से GST, Income Tax और Banking तीनों क्षेत्रों में बड़े बदलाव लागू हो चुके हैं।
      समय पर इन अपडेट्स को समझकर और लागू करके आप compliance risk, penalties और financial losses से बच सकते हैं।

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