TDS/TCS Return Filing: Latest RPU Utility Released for FY 2025-26:

TDS/TCS Return Filing: Latest RPU Utility Released for FY 2025-26 The first quarter of the FY 2025-26 from April to June has ended. Now is the time for individuals and businesses who are responsible for deducting or collecting taxes to file their TDS and TCS returns. There are some deadlines to follow in July 2025 to avoid late fees and penalties.

Quarter-wise TDS and TCS Return Filing Due Dates

Following are some simple guide covering all the important points which will help in your filing: The due dates of filing TDS and TCS returns depends on the quarter. From April to June 2025, the last date for filing: The due dates of filing the TDS and TCS returns depend:

• TCS return is 15th July 2025
• TDS return is 31st July 2025

Below is the complete list of due dates for all quarters:

Quarter	Period Covered	TDS Return Due Date	TCS Return Due Date
Q1	Apr – Jun 2025	31 July 2025	15 July 2025
Q2	Jul – Sep 2025	31 October 2025	15 October 2025
Q3	Oct – Dec 2025	31 January 2026	15 January 2026
Q4	Jan – Mar 2026	31 May 2026	15 May 2026

Latest RPU and FVU Utility Versions for Q1 Filing

The latest tool released by Protean (NSDL) must be used to file the returns properly. These are needed for the preparation and validation of TDS and TCS returns for the first quarter of FY 2025–26.

• Return Preparation Utility (RPU): Version 5.7
• File Validation Utility (FVU): Version 9.2

These versions reduces the errors and are mandatory for filing

Extended ITR Filing Due Date for AY 2025-26 (FY 2024-25)

There is a good news for individual taxpayers and also for those who have not covered under tax audits. The Income Tax Department has extended the due date to file Income Tax Returns for the assessment year 2025–26.

• New ITR due date: 15th September 2025 (This was earlier 31st July 2025).
• This extended date helps salaried individuals, pensioners and small businesses or professionals who don’t need an audit.

Important Compliance Dates: July to September 2025

Here are the dates for important tax-related filings between July and September 2025:

Compliance Type	Due Date	Details
TCS Return (Q1)	15 July 2025	Form 27EQ
TDS Return (Q1)	31 July 2025	Forms 24Q, 26Q, 27Q
ITR Filing (Non-audit cases)	15 September 2025	Individuals and HUFs not under audit

This is the right time for all deductors and collectors to get ready and file their returns for the first quarter. It is very important to use the new released RPU 5.7 and FVU 9.2 versions for error-free filing. Also, this extensions of the ITR provides extra relief to many taxpayers. Taxpayers should stay updated with these dates to avoid paying penalties and make sure proper compliance with income tax rules.