As we navigate through 2025, staying on top of tax deadlines is crucial for individuals and businesses alike. This comprehensive tax calendar outlines all the important dates you need to keep in mind throughout the year. By being proactive, you can avoid penalties and ensure smooth financial planning

January 2025

January 7: Last date to deposit TDS/TCS for December 2024 (excluding certain sections)

January 14: Deadline to issue TDS certificates for tax deducted in November 2024

January 15: Last date for filing GSTR-1 for taxpayers with an annual turnover exceeding ₹1.5 crore

January 30: Due date to furnish challan-cum-statement for TDS for January 2025

February 2025

February 7: Last date to deposit TDS/TCS for January 2025

February 14: Deadline to issue TDS certificates for tax deducted in December 2024

February 15: Due date for filing GSTR-1 for January 2025

February 28: Last date to file GSTR-3B for January 2025

March 2025

March 2: Deadline to furnish challan-cum-statement for TDS for February 2025

March 15: Fourth installment of advance tax for FY 2024–25 due

Full payment of advance tax under the presumptive taxation scheme due

March 30: Last date to file GSTR-3B for February 2025

April 2025

April 15: Last date to file income tax returns (ITR) for FY 2023–24 (individuals)

April 30: Deadline for filing both GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B for March 2025

May 2025

May 15: Due date for issuing TDS certificates for tax deducted in April

May 31: Last date to file both GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B for April

June 2025

June 15: Due date for the first installment of advance tax for FY 2024–25

June 30: Last date to file both GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B for May

July 2025

July 15: Due date for issuing TDS certificates for tax deducted in June

July 31: Last date to file income tax returns (ITR) for FY 2023–24 (corporates)

August 2025

August 15: Due date for the second installment of advance tax

September 2025

September 15: Due date for issuing TDS certificates for tax deducted in August

October 2025

October 15: Due date for the third installment of advance tax

November 2025

November 15: Due date for issuing TDS certificates for tax deducted in October

December 2025

December 15: Final installment of advance tax due

Being aware of these deadlines is essential because:

It helps you avoid penalties and interest charges, facilitates better financial planning and budgeting and enhances organizational efficiency by keeping your compliance calendar up to date