# Form 16A issue (non-salary TDS certificate): due dates

Form 16A is a quarterly 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

15 days from the 26Q/27Q return due date, per Rule 31(3) (to be confirmed against the notified text).

Form: Form 16A. Frequency: quarterly.

## Upcoming due dates, through FY 2027-28

Dates generated on 22 October 2026.

Next due: 15 November 2026, Q2 FY2026-27.

| Period | Due date |
| --- | --- |
| Q2 FY2026-27 | 15 November 2026 |
| Q3 FY2026-27 | 15 February 2027 |
| 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

[Income-tax Rule 31(3): Form 16A within 15 days of the return due date](https://www.incometaxindia.gov.in/)

Unverified: this rule is to be confirmed against the notified text.

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

## FAQ

### When is the Form 16A issue (non-salary TDS certificate) due?

The next due date from 22 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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Canonical: https://charterai.in/due-dates/tds-form16a-issue