# TDS return (salary): due dates

24Q 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

Form: 24Q. Frequency: quarterly.

## Upcoming due dates, through FY 2027-28

Dates generated on 22 October 2026.

Next due: 31 October 2026, Q2 FY2026-27.

| Period | Due date |
| --- | --- |
| Q2 FY2026-27 | 31 October 2026 |
| Q3 FY2026-27 | 31 January 2027 |
| Q4 FY2026-27 | 31 May 2027 |
| Q1 FY2027-28 | 31 July 2027 |
| Q2 FY2027-28 | 31 October 2027 |
| Q3 FY2027-28 | 31 January 2028 |

## Source

[Income-tax Rule 31A: quarterly 24Q statement](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

- [TDS intimation (short deduction, interest, late fee)](https://charterai.in/notice/tds-tds-intimation-short-deduction-interest-late-fee)
- [Late fee computation (s.234E)](https://charterai.in/notice/tds-late-fee-computation-s-234e)

## FAQ

### When is the TDS return (salary) due?

The next due date from 22 October 2026 is 31 October 2026, for Q2 FY2026-27. Every due date through FY 2027-28 is listed on this page.

### Who has to comply with the 24Q due date?

Persons who deduct or collect tax at source.

### Where does this due date come from?

Income-tax Rule 31A: quarterly 24Q statement. Checked against the source on 17 September 2026.

### Which notices follow a 24Q default or mismatch?

TDS intimation (short deduction, interest, late fee); Late fee computation (s.234E).

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