Tax Calendar: Key Deadlines for August 2025
As August begins, individuals, businesses, and government entities should take note of the following crucial tax deadlines to ensure compliance. The following is a comprehensive list of important due dates for TDS filings, certificates, and declarations under the Income Tax Act.
August 7, 2025
- TDS/TCS Deposits: The final date for depositing tax deducted or collected at source during July 2025. Government offices are required to deposit this amount on the same day without a challan.
- Form 27C: Deadline to upload declarations from buyers in Form 27C for the month of July 2025.
August 14, 2025
- TDS Certificates: The last date to issue TDS certificates for tax deducted in June 2025 under the following sections:
- Section 194-IA: Tax on property transactions.
- Section 194-IB: Tax on rent paid by individuals/HUFs.
- Section 194M: Tax on payments to contractors and professionals by non-business individuals.
- Section 194S: Tax on transfers of crypto or virtual assets by specified persons.
August 15, 2025
- Form 24G: Government offices must furnish this form for TDS/TCS paid in July 2025 without a challan.
- Non-Salary TDS Certificates: The due date for issuing quarterly TDS certificates for non-salary payments for the first quarter of the fiscal year (Q1 FY26).
- Form 3BB & Association Statements: Deadline for stock exchanges and recognized associations to submit statements on modified client code transactions for July 2025.
August 30, 2025
- Challan-cum-Statement: The last day to file this statement for deductions made in July 2025 under Sections 194-IA, 194-IB, 194M, and 194S.
August 31, 2025
- Forms 9A & 10: For taxpayers filing their ITR by October 31, 2025, this is the final date to:
- File Form 9A to defer income application under Section 11(1).
- File Form 10 to declare income accumulation under Section 10(21) or Section 11(1).
Meeting these deadlines is essential to avoid penalties, interest, and the disallowance of expenses. Taxpayers are advised to maintain timely compliance and consult with a tax professional if necessary.