July 2026 GST & Tax Compliance Calendar: Important Due Dates Every Business Should Know

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Running a business means juggling sales, customers, inventory, and finances. But amidst all the daily operations, missing a single compliance deadline can lead to unnecessary penalties, interest, and notices from tax authorities.

To help businesses, accountants, and finance teams stay ahead, we've compiled the complete list of important GST, TDS, TCS, PF, ESI, Income Tax, and ROC due dates for July 2026.

Whether you're a small business owner, CA, startup founder, or growing enterprise, this calendar will help you plan your compliance activities in advance.

July 2026 Compliance Calendar

Note: Professional Tax due dates vary from state to state. Businesses should verify the applicable deadline based on their state regulations.

Understanding the Important July Compliance Deadlines

7 July – TDS / TCS Payment

Businesses that have deducted Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) or collected Tax Collected at Source (TCS) during June 2026 must deposit the amount with the government by 7 July 2026.

Timely payment helps businesses:

Avoid interest on delayed deposits

Prevent penalties and notices

Ensure taxpayers receive timely tax credit

Maintain smooth compliance with the Income Tax Act

Businesses should reconcile all TDS and TCS deductions before making the payment to avoid discrepancies.

10 July – Professional Tax (PT)

Professional Tax is governed by individual state governments, so the due date differs depending on the state where your business operates.

Always check your state's compliance calendar to avoid penalties.

11 July – GSTR-1 (Monthly)

Businesses filing GST returns monthly must submit GSTR-1 by 11 July 2026.

This return contains details of:

• Outward supplies

• Sales invoices

• Debit Notes

• Credit Notes

Timely filing ensures your customers receive Input Tax Credit (ITC) without delays.

13 July – GSTR-1 for QRMP Taxpayers

Businesses registered under the Quarterly Return Monthly Payment (QRMP) scheme must file GSTR-1 for the April–June 2026 quarter by 13 July 2026.

15 July – TCS Return (Form 27EQ)

Entities collecting TCS need to submit Form 27EQ for the quarter ending June 2026 by 15 July.

15 July – PF & ESI Returns

Employers must deposit:

• Provident Fund (PF)

• Employee State Insurance (ESI)

along with filing the applicable returns for June 2026.

Delays may attract interest and damages under labour laws.

15 July – Last Date to Opt for CFSS Scheme 2026

Eligible companies and One Person Companies (OPCs) intending to avail benefits under the CFSS Scheme 2026 should ensure they complete the opt-in process by 15 July 2026, if applicable under the notified provisions.

18 July – CMP-08

Composition taxpayers must file CMP-08 for the quarter April to June 2026 by 18 July.

The form includes:

• Self-assessed tax liability

• Tax payment details

20 July – GSTR-3B (Monthly)

Monthly GST filers need to submit GSTR-3B for June 2026 by 20 July.

This is one of the most important GST returns because it includes:

• GST liability

• Input Tax Credit (ITC)

• Tax payment details

22 & 24 July – GSTR-3B for QRMP Taxpayers

Businesses under the QRMP scheme file GSTR-3B quarterly.

The due date depends on the state or Union Territory:

• 22 July 2026 – Category X (commonly referred to as South India in many compliance calendars)

• 24 July 2026 – Category Y (commonly referred to as North India)

Businesses should verify their applicable category based on GST notifications.

30 July – Issue of TCS Certificates

Tax collectors must issue Form 27D certificates for the April–June 2026 quarter by 30 July 2026.

30 July – TDS Payment (Specified Forms)

The following challan-cum-statement forms are due on 30 July 2026 for transactions during June:

• Form 26QB – Purchase of Property

• Form 26QC – Rent Payments

• Form 26QD – Certain Contractor/Professional Payments by specified persons

• Form 26QE – Transfer of Virtual Digital Assets (where applicable)

31 July – Income Tax Return (ITR)

One of the biggest deadlines of the month.

Eligible Individuals and HUFs not requiring tax audit should file:

• ITR-1

• ITR-2

for Financial Year 2025-26 by 31 July 2026.

Filing your return on time helps avoid:

• Late filing fees

• Interest

• Delays in refunds

• Compliance issues

31 July – Quarterly TDS Return

Businesses must file:

• Form 24Q

• Form 26Q

• Form 27Q

for the quarter April–June 2026 by 31 July 2026.

31 July – Form DPT-3

Companies required to report outstanding receipts of money or loans (other than deposits) must file Form DPT-3 for FY 2025-26 by 31 July 2026, where applicable.

Why Tracking Compliance Deadlines Matters

Keeping track of statutory due dates helps businesses:

• Avoid late fees and penalties

• Maintain smooth GST compliance

• Ensure uninterrupted Input Tax Credit (ITC)

• Improve financial discipline

• Reduce last-minute filing stress

• Stay audit-ready throughout the year

Planning ahead also gives finance teams enough time to reconcile accounts and verify data before filing.

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Managing GST returns, accounting, inventory, invoicing, and business reports manually can make compliance more challenging than it needs to be.

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With hisabkitab, businesses can:

• Generate GST-ready reports

• Track sales and purchases in one place

• Manage inventory efficiently

• Automate accounting processes

• Access real-time financial reports

• Reduce manual data entry with eCommerce integrations

• Manage multiple business locations from a single platform

When your financial records stay updated, preparing returns and meeting statutory deadlines becomes significantly easier.

Final Thoughts

July is one of the busiest compliance months of the financial year, with multiple GST, TDS, PF, ESI, Income Tax, and ROC filings due within a short period.

Mark these deadlines on your calendar, prepare your documents in advance, and avoid last-minute hassles.

And if you're looking for an easier way to manage your accounting and compliance workflows, hisabkitab can help keep your business organised every step of the way.