Form 16A issue (non-salary TDS certificate): due dates
Form 16A is a quarterly 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
- Form 16A
- Frequency
- Quarterly
- Next due date
- 15 November 2026 (Q2 FY2026-27)
- Rule status
- Unverified, to be confirmed against the notified text
Who it applies to
- Persons who deduct or collect tax at source
15 days from the 26Q/27Q return due date, per Rule 31(3) (to be confirmed against the notified text).
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 | |
| Q2 FY2026-27 | 15 November 2026Next |
| Q3 FY2026-27 | 15 February 2027 |
| Due in financial year 2027-28 | |
| Q4 FY2026-27 | 15 June 2027 |
| Q1 FY2027-28 | 15 August 2027 |
| Q2 FY2027-28 | 15 November 2027 |
| Q3 FY2027-28 | 15 February 2028 |
Source and verification
Income-tax Rule 31(3): Form 16A within 15 days of the return due date.
Unverified: This rule is to be confirmed against the notified text.
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FAQs
When is the Form 16A issue (non-salary TDS certificate) due?
The next due date from 23 October 2026 is 15 November 2026, for Q2 FY2026-27. Every due date through FY 2027-28 is listed on this page. This rule is to be confirmed against the notified text.
Who has to comply with the Form 16A due date?
Persons who deduct or collect tax at source. 15 days from the 26Q/27Q return due date, per Rule 31(3) (to be confirmed against the notified text).
Where does this due date come from?
Income-tax Rule 31(3): Form 16A within 15 days of the return due date. It is to be confirmed against the notified text.
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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.