Quarterly TDS Compliance Calendar for Companies

Beyond just the return filing due date, a company's TDS compliance calendar has several moving parts each quarter — tax deposit deadlines, return filing, and certificate issuance — each with its own timeline.

The Full Quarterly Checklist

7th of the following month — TDS deposit due date for most payments (30th April for March deductions)
End of quarter + 1 month — TDS return filing due date (see our full FY calendar)
15 days after return due date — Form 16A generation and issuance to deductees
Annually by mid-June — Form 16 issuance to employees after Q4 filing

Keeping This on Track

Since these deadlines interlock — a delayed deposit pushes back the return, which delays certificate issuance — compliance software with automated alerts for each stage is far more reliable than tracking dates manually across a spreadsheet or calendar reminder.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the TDS deposit due each month?

Generally the 7th of the following month, except for March deductions, which are due by 30th April.

When should Form 16A be issued to deductees?

Within 15 days of the return filing due date for that quarter.

Does a delayed TDS deposit affect the return filing timeline?

Indirectly, yes — since the return reports challan details, a delayed deposit can complicate on-time, accurate filing.

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Quarterly TDS Compliance Calendar Every Company Should Follow