As a responsible citizen, it is our duty to pay taxes on time and not evade them. ‘Paying’ income tax and ‘filing’ income tax returns on a timely basis are important as it keeps you from getting into trouble with the Income Tax Department. Now, an essential point to be noted is that there are various kinds of taxes depending on the income categories and each of them have a different due date. Some need to be paid regularly, while others occasionally.
January 2018 |
January 7, 2018
January 15, 2018
January 30, 2018
January 31, 2018
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February 2018 |
February 7, 2018
Last date for depositing TCS or TDS for the previous month. However, the entire amount deducted or collected by a government office shall be paid to the credit of the Central Government on the same date that tax is paid without an income tax challan being produced. February 14, 2018
February 15, 2018
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March 2018 |
March 1, 2018
Intimation in Form 3CEAB for AY 2016-17 by a foreign group’s constituent entity (Indian resident). March 2, 2018 Last date for producing challan-cum-statements of tax deducted under Section 194-IA as well as Section 194-IB in January 2018. March 7, 2018 Last date for depositing TCS or TDS for previous month. However, the entire amount deducted or collected by a government office shall be paid to the credit of the Central Government on the same date that tax is paid without an income tax challan being produced. March 15, 2018
Last date for producing challan-cum-statements of tax deducted for the previous month under Section 194-IA as well as Section 194-IB. March 31, 2018
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April 2018 |
April 7, 2018
Last date for depositing tax deducted by a government office for the previous month. However, the entire amount deducted by a government office shall be paid to the credit of the Central Government on the same date that tax is paid without an income tax challan being produced. April 14, 2018 Last date for issuing of TDS certificates for tax deducted in February 2018 under Section 194-IA as well as Section 194-IB of the Income Tax Act. April 15, 2018 Foreign remittances quarterly statement in Form 15CC for the fourth quarter of 2017-18. April 30, 2018
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May 2018 |
May 7, 2018
Last date for depositing TCS or TDS for the previous month. However, the entire amount deducted by a government office shall be paid to the credit of the Central Government on the same date that tax is paid without an income tax challan being produced. May 15, 2018
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June 2018 |
June 7, 2018
Last date for depositing TCS or TDS for the previous month. However, the entire amount deducted by a government office shall be paid to the credit of the Central Government on the same date that tax is paid without an income tax challan being produced. June 14, 2018 Last date for providing TDS certificates for tax deducted in April 2018 under Section 194-IA as well as Section 194-IB of the Income Tax Act. June 15, 2018
Last date for e-filing (Form No. 3CEK) for activities in FY 2017-18 by an investment fund under Section 9A of the Income Tax Act. June 30, 2018
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July 2018 |
July 7, 2018
July 15, 2018
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August 2018 |
August 7, 2018
Last date for depositing of TCS or TDS for previous month. However, the entire amount deducted by a government office shall be paid to the credit of the Central Government on the same date that tax is paid without an Income Tax Challan being produced. August 14, 2018 Last date for providing of TDS certificates for tax deducted in June 2018 under Section 194-IA as well as Section 194-IB of the Income Tax Act. August 15, 2018
Last date for producing challan-cum-statements of tax deducted for the previous month under Section 194-IA as well as Section 194-IB of the Income Tax Act. |
September 2018 |
September 7, 2018
Last date for depositing TCS or TDS for the previous month. However, the entire amount deducted by a government office shall be paid to the credit of the Central Government on the same date that tax is paid without an income tax challan being produced. September 14, 2018 Last date for providing TDS Certificates for tax deducted in July 2018 under Section 194-IA as well as Section 194-IB of the Income Tax Act. September 15, 2018
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October 2018 |
October 7, 2018
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November 2018 |
November 7, 2018
Last date for depositing TCS or TDS for the previous month. However, the entire amount deducted by a government office shall be paid to the credit of the Central Government on the same date that tax is paid without an income tax challan being produced. November 14, 2018
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December 2018 |
December 7, 2018
Last date for depositing of TCS or TDS for the previous month. However, the entire amount deducted by a government office shall be paid to the credit of the Central Government on the same date that tax is paid without an income tax challan being produced. December 15, 2018
Last date for producing challan-cum-statements of tax deducted under Section 194-IA and Section 194-IB of the previous month. |
What is income tax?
Income Tax is a tax levied by the Indian government on the income earned by every person. The provisions governing the income tax rules can be found in the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Who is an assessing officer?
An assessing officer is an individual who has been given jurisdiction over a particular geographical area and makes an assessment of a taxpayer, who is liable to tax under the Income Tax Act.
Is it necessary to maintain proof of earnings?
Yes. Individuals need to maintain proof of earnings and the records specified under the Act for every source of income
How is income tax collected by the government?
The government collects taxes through three modes: a) voluntary payment by taxpayers into various designated banks, b) Taxes deducted at source and c) Taxes collected at source
What is the due date for filing an income tax return?
The last date for filing income tax return for the financial year 2017-2018 is July 31, 2018.
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