Income Tax Department Reminds Taxpayers to Meet TDS Compliance Deadlines as Q2 Return Filing Date Approaches:

The Income Tax Department reminds taxpayers to file Q2 TDS returns by October 31, 2026, and issue TDS certificates by November 15 to avoid penalties.

IT Department Reminds Taxpayers on TDS Filin

Vanshika verma

Oct 26, 2026

Last update on Oct 26, 2026

The Income Tax Department has reminded the taxpayers that deduction of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) is only the first step and timely deposit of tax and filing of TDS returns within the stipulated time frame is equally important.

The due date for filing TDS returns for the 2nd Quarter of the Financial Year 2026-27 is 31st October 2026 and the due date for issuing TDS certificates in Form 131 is 15th November 2026.

Taxpayers are advised to complete these requirements on time to avoid interest, late filing fees and other penalties, and to ensure compliance with income tax rules.

Deducting TDS is just the first step. Timely deposit and filing of TDS returns are equally important! 📌 31 October 2026: Last date to file Q2 TDS returns. 📌 15 November 2026: Last date to issue TDS certificates (Form 131). ✅ Stay compliant! File on time to avoid interest, late fees and penalties. 🔗 https://t.co/JO77DeJNvl | https://t.co/fEQg3SDHYj
— October 24, 2026

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