Adhering to tax-related compliance proposed by the Indian government is mandatory for taxpayers in India. Such compliance also inculcates adhering to the due dates of GST return filing, about the complete compliance calendar detailed here and specified by the Indian government. Non-compliance with the due dates of GST return filing as per the January compliance calendar may result in imposing heavy penalties by the government on taxpayers in India. When it comes to tax evasion and corruption, tax compliance emerges as a central focus of the Indian government and the tax department.
In any case, a good citizen should always pay their taxes on time while adhering to all major tax-related rules and regulations proposed by the government, as it is vital for the upliftment of an economy. Paying taxes as per the compliance calendar by taxpayers also helps the government properly function the administrative work related to tax collection. Taxpayers can also avoid heavy penalties and fines imposed by the government by filing their Income Tax returns on time.
Here are some of the major due dates concerning various tax compliance by the January 2026 calendar:
January 2026 Compliance Calendar of Income Tax
| Due Date | Description | Section |
|---|---|---|
| 07-01-2026 | “Due date for deposit of Tax deducted [except under section 194-IA, section 194-IB, section 194M or section 194S (by specified person)] or collected for the month of December, 2025. However, all the sum deducted/collected by an office of the government” | Deposit of Tax Deducted |
| 07-01-2026 | “Due date for deposit of TDS for the period October 2025 to December 2025 when the Assessing Officer has permitted quarterly deposit of TDS under Sections 192, 194A, 194D or 194H” | Quarterly Deposit of TDS |
| 14-01-2026 | “Due date for issue of TDS Certificate for tax deducted under section 194-IA, 194-IB, 194M and 194S in the month of November, 2025” | Section 194-IA, 194-IB, 194M and 194S |
| 15-01-2026 | “Due date for furnishing of Form 24G by an office of the Government where TDS/TCS for the month of December, 2025 has been paid without the production of a challan” | Form 24G |
| 15-01-2026 | “Quarterly statement of TCS for the quarter ending December 31, 2025” | TCS Statement |
| 15-01-2026 | “Quarterly statement in respect of foreign remittances (to be furnished by authorized dealers) in Form No. 15CC for quarter ending December, 2025” | Form No. 15CC |
| 15-01-2026 | “Due date for furnishing of Form 15G/15H declarations received during the quarter ending December, 2025” | Form 15G/15H |
| 15-01-2026 | “Furnishing of statement in Form No. 49BA under Rule 114AAB (by specified fund) for the quarter ending December 31, 2025” | Form No. 49BA |
| 30-01-2026 | “Quarterly TCS certificate in respect of quarter ending December 31, 2025” | TCS Certificate |
| 30-01-2026 | Due date for furnishing of challan-cum-statement in respect of tax deducted under section 194-IA, 194-IB, 194M and 194S (by specified person) in the month of December, 2025 | Section 194-IA, 194-IB, 194M and 194S |
| 31-01-2026 | “Quarterly statement of TDS for the quarter ending December 31, 2025” | Quarterly statement of TDS |
| 31-01-2026 | “Quarterly return of non-deduction of tax at source by a banking company from interest on time deposit in respect of the quarter ending December 31, 2025” | Quarterly Return |
Recommended: Income Tax Return Filing Due Dates
GST Compliance Calendar of January 2026
| Due Dates | Compliance Particulars | Forms/(Filing Mode) |
|---|---|---|
| 11.01.2026 | The last date to file the GSTR-1 form is 11th January 2026, for taxpayers having an annual aggregate turnover of more than INR 1.5 crore or those who have opted for the monthly return filing. | GSTR 1 |
| 13.01.2026 | Quarterly (October to December 2025) | GSTR 1 (Up to 1.5 Crore) |
| 13.01.2026 | Monthly (December 2025) | IIF |
| 20.01.2026 | Annual Turnover of more than INR 5cr in the Previous FY | December 2025 | GSTR 3B |
| 20.01.2026 | Annual Turnover of up to INR 5cr in Previous FY | December 2025 | GSTR 3B |
| 22.01.2026 | Quarterly (October to December 2025) | GSTR 3B (G1) |
| 24.01.2026 | Quarterly (October to December 2025) | GSTR 3B (G2) |
| 13.01.2026 | All non-resident persons must file the GSTR-5 alongside the payment of GST on or before the given due date in December 2025. | GSTR 5 |
| 20.01.2026 | All the non-resident ODIAR services providers should file their monthly return GSTR-5A on or before the given due date of 20th January 2026, for the month of December 2025. | GSTR 5A |
| 13.01.2026 | Every Input Service Distributor (ISD) must file GSTR-6 on or before the given due date of 13th January for the period of December 2025. | GSTR 6 |
| 10.01.2026 | The due date for filing GSTR 7 for the period of December 2025 is 10th January. | GSTR-7 |
| 10.01.2026 | The due date for furnishing GSTR 8 for the period December 2025 for registered e-commerce taxpayers in India who are liable to pay TCS should be deducted on or before deducted on or before 10th January. | GSTR 8 |
| 18.01.2026 | Quarterly (October to December 2025) | CMP-08 |