TDS payment challan: due dates
Challan ITNS 281 is a monthly TDS and TCS compliance. The dates below run from 23 October 2026 to the end of FY 2027-28, generated from the Charter statutory calendar, version 2026-09.
- Form
- Challan ITNS 281
- Frequency
- Monthly
- Next due date
- 7 November 2026 (Oct 2026)
- Rule status
- Checked against the source
Who it applies to
- Persons who deduct or collect tax at source
Upcoming due dates, through FY 2027-28
Dates generated on 23 October 2026 from calendar version 2026-09. They are regenerated daily, and a date notified after that is not reflected until the rule is updated.
| Period | Due date |
|---|---|
| Due in financial year 2026-27 | |
| Oct 2026 | 7 November 2026Next |
| Nov 2026 | 7 December 2026 |
| Dec 2026 | 7 January 2027 |
| Jan 2027 | 7 February 2027 |
| Feb 2027 | 7 March 2027 |
| Due in financial year 2027-28 | |
| Mar 2027 | 30 April 2027 |
| Apr 2027 | 7 May 2027 |
| May 2027 | 7 June 2027 |
| Jun 2027 | 7 July 2027 |
| Jul 2027 | 7 August 2027 |
| Aug 2027 | 7 September 2027 |
| Sep 2027 | 7 October 2027 |
| Oct 2027 | 7 November 2027 |
| Nov 2027 | 7 December 2027 |
| Dec 2027 | 7 January 2028 |
| Jan 2028 | 7 February 2028 |
| Feb 2028 | 7 March 2028 |
Source and verification
Income-tax Rule 30(1): time for payment of TDS to Government account. Checked against the source on 17 September 2026.
FAQs
When is the TDS payment challan due?
The next due date from 23 October 2026 is 7 November 2026, for Oct 2026. Every due date through FY 2027-28 is listed on this page.
Who has to comply with the Challan ITNS 281 due date?
Persons who deduct or collect tax at source.
Where does this due date come from?
Income-tax Rule 30(1): time for payment of TDS to Government account. Checked against the source on 17 September 2026.
Which notices follow a Challan ITNS 281 default or mismatch?
Assessee-in-default SCN reply (s.201(1)/(1A)); TDS intimation (short deduction, interest, late fee).
14 days free · No card required
This page lists statutory due dates for chartered accountants and is not legal advice. A notification or circular can move a date, so check the notified text before you file.