Tax calendar, knowledge base, rates & news
Everything you need to stay current with Indian tax and regulatory compliance — curated by qualified CAs. Last reviewed: 22 July 2026.
Key due dates, FY 2026-27
Bookmark the dates that apply to you. The list is reviewed monthly.
| Due date | Compliance | Category | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7th of every month | TDS / TCS deposit | TDS | All deductors / collectors |
| 11th of every month | GSTR-1 (outward supplies) | GST | Monthly filers |
| 13th of every month | GSTR-2B auto-generated | GST | Monthly filers |
| 20th of every month | GSTR-3B (summary return) | GST | Monthly filers |
| 31 January | Issue Form 16 / 16A to employees / deductees | TDS | All employers |
| 31 March | Q4 advance tax (100% of FY liability) | Income Tax | All taxpayers with tax liability ≥ ₹10,000 |
| 15 June | Q1 advance tax (15%) | Income Tax | All taxpayers with tax liability ≥ ₹10,000 |
| 31 July | ITR filing — individuals, HUF, partnership firms (no audit) | Income Tax | Individuals / non-audit cases |
| 31 October | ITR filing — audit cases | Income Tax | Businesses / professions requiring audit |
| 30 November | ITR filing — transfer pricing cases | Income Tax | International / specified domestic transactions |
| 31 December | GSTR-9 (annual return) — for FY 2024-25 | GST | All registered taxpayers |
| Within 30 days of AGM | AOC-4 (financial statements) filing with MCA | ROC | All companies |
| Within 60 days of AGM | MGT-7 (annual return) filing with MCA | ROC | All companies |
Browse by topic
In-depth articles, how-to guides, and Q&A across our five practice areas.
Income Tax
15 articlesITR filing, regime comparison, deductions (80C/80D), capital gains, TDS.
GST
10 articlesRegistration, return filing, ITC reconciliation, notices, annual return.
Company Law / ROC
6 articlesPvt Ltd / LLP registration, annual filings, AOC-4, MGT-7, board resolutions.
Audit & Assurance
4 articlesStatutory audit, tax audit (3CD), internal audit, forensic audit.
Financial Planning
5 articlesGoal-based planning, mutual funds, NPS, ESOP, retirement.
FEMA / NRI
4 articlesForeign remittance, DTAA, Form 15CA/15CB, NRI ITR, foreign assets.
Income tax slabs (new regime) & GST rates
Indicative — confirm the current position with a CA before acting on any figure.
New tax regime (FY 2026-27)
| Slab | Rate | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Up to ₹3,00,000 | Nil | Standard deduction available |
| ₹3,00,001 – ₹7,00,000 | 5% | Standard deduction available |
| ₹7,00,001 – ₹10,00,000 | 10% | Standard deduction available |
| ₹10,00,001 – ₹12,00,000 | 15% | Standard deduction available |
| ₹12,00,001 – ₹15,00,000 | 20% | Standard deduction available |
| Above ₹15,00,000 | 30% | Standard deduction available |
Standard deduction of ₹75,000 (proposed) applies for salaried individuals. Rebate under Section 87A makes income up to ₹7,00,000 effectively tax-free.
GST rate slabs
| Category | Rate | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Essential goods (food, books, healthcare) | 0% | Nil-rated supplies |
| Processed food, pharma, capital goods, industrial inputs | 5% | Low slab |
| Most services, FMCG, computers | 18% | Standard slab |
| Luxury goods, cars, tobacco, aerated drinks | 28% | High slab + compensation cess |
| Gold, precious stones | 3% | Separate precious-metal slab |
Inter-state supplies attract Integrated GST (IGST). Intra-state supplies levy CGST + SGST. Reverse charge applies in specific scenarios — consult your CA for high-value transactions.
Tax & compliance news
15 Apr 2026 · Income Tax
FY 2026-27 advance tax calendar — key dates and how to plan
08 Apr 2026 · Income Tax
Old vs new tax regime: a working comparison for FY 2026-27
30 Mar 2026 · GST
GSTR-9 annual return — what changed for FY 2024-25
22 Mar 2026 · ROC
MCA3: KYC update for directors — V2 deadline announced
10 Mar 2026 · Income Tax
Section 80CCD(1B) — extra ₹50,000 NPS deduction: eligibility recap
About this resource hub
Where do I find the latest ITR forms?
The Income Tax e-filing portal (incometax.gov.in) publishes the latest ITR utility each AY. We publish step-by-step guides for every form on the ABMCO blog as soon as the utilities are released.
What is the current GST registration threshold?
For most states, businesses with aggregate turnover above ₹20 lakh (₹10 lakh in special-category states) must register for GST. Specific rules apply to e-commerce, inter-state supplies, and certain services.
How often is this resource hub updated?
The tax calendar and rates are reviewed monthly. News items and knowledge-base articles are added within 48 hours of any material regulatory change.
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