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Compliance Calendar: October 2026 Due Dates

GST, TDS/TCS, income tax, ROC and payroll due dates for October 2026. The calendar moves to the new month automatically, with today and the next deadlines highlighted.

October 2026

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16 due dates in October 2026

  1. TDS & TCS payment

    Tax deducted / collected at source in September 2026

    TDS
  2. GSTR-1 (monthly)

    Outward supplies for September 2026

    GST
  3. GSTR-1 (QRMP, quarterly)

    Outward supplies for Jul–Sep

    GST
  4. ADT-1

    Auditor appointment filing (within 15 days of AGM)

    ROC
  5. PF & ESI payment and return

    Contributions for September 2026

    Payroll
  6. TCS return (Form 27EQ)

    Quarterly TCS statement for Jul–Sep

    TDS
  7. CMP-08 (composition taxpayers)

    Quarterly GST payment for Jul–Sep

    GST
  8. GSTR-3B (monthly)

    Summary return and tax payment for September 2026

    GST
  9. Professional tax — employer payment

    Tax deducted from salaries for September 2026 (as per state rules)

    Payroll
  10. GSTR-3B (QRMP) — Category I states

    For Jul–Sep; includes Karnataka

    GST
  11. GSTR-3B (QRMP) — Category II states

    For Jul–Sep; includes West Bengal and Odisha

    GST
  12. AOC-4

    Financial statements (within 30 days of AGM) for FY 2025-26

    ROC
  13. LLP Form 8

    Statement of account & solvency for FY 2025-26

    ROC
  14. TDS returns (Forms 24Q / 26Q)

    Quarterly TDS statements for Jul–Sep

    TDS
  15. Income tax return (audit cases)

    ITR for FY 2025-26

    Income Tax
  16. MSME-1 (half-yearly)

    Outstanding dues to micro & small enterprises, Apr–Sep

    ROC

Dates shown are statutory due dates and are subject to extensions notified by the government. If a due date falls on a holiday, check the portal for the applicable date. Confirm on the GST, income tax, TRACES and MCA portals before filing.

FAQ

Due Date FAQs

When is GSTR-1 due in October 2026?

Monthly GSTR-1 is due on 11 October 2026 (Outward supplies for September 2026).

When is GSTR-3B due in October 2026?

Monthly GSTR-3B is due on 20 October 2026 (Summary return and tax payment for September 2026). Quarterly (QRMP) filers have different dates in the month after each quarter.

When must TDS be deposited in October 2026?

TDS & TCS payment is due on 7 October 2026 — Tax deducted / collected at source in September 2026.

What happens if a due date is extended?

The government sometimes extends due dates by notification. BMA updates this calendar when that happens; always confirm on the official portal before filing.

Can BMA track due dates for my business?

Yes. BMA tracks GST, TDS, income tax, ROC and payroll deadlines for clients and handles the filings.

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