# TDS payment challan: due dates

Challan ITNS 281 is a monthly TDS and TCS compliance. The dates below run from 22 October 2026 to the end of FY 2027-28, generated from the Charter statutory calendar, version 2026-09.

## Who it applies to

- Persons who deduct or collect tax at source

Form: Challan ITNS 281. Frequency: monthly.

## Upcoming due dates, through FY 2027-28

Dates generated on 22 October 2026.

Next due: 7 November 2026, Oct 2026.

| Period | Due date |
| --- | --- |
| Oct 2026 | 7 November 2026 |
| Nov 2026 | 7 December 2026 |
| Dec 2026 | 7 January 2027 |
| Jan 2027 | 7 February 2027 |
| Feb 2027 | 7 March 2027 |
| 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

[Income-tax Rule 30(1): time for payment of TDS to Government account](https://www.incometaxindia.gov.in/)

Checked against the source on 17 September 2026.

Calendar version 2026-09. Charter reminds 7, 3, 1 days before the due date.

## Related notice types

- [Assessee-in-default SCN reply (s.201(1)/(1A))](https://charterai.in/notice/tds-assessee-in-default-scn-reply-s-201-1-1a)
- [TDS intimation (short deduction, interest, late fee)](https://charterai.in/notice/tds-tds-intimation-short-deduction-interest-late-fee)

## FAQ

### When is the TDS payment challan due?

The next due date from 22 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).

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