October 2026: 12 Tax Deadlines You Can't Miss
October 2026 is packed with GST, TDS, PF, and ESI payment deadlines. Miss even one and you face interest, penalties, or late fees. Here's every key date salaried employees and small business owners must track this month.
One missed TDS deposit costs 1.5% per month — more than your chai budget for a year.
Your October 2026 tax and compliance dates — missing one costs you penalties
Key Takeaways
Check your Form 26AS on the income tax portal this week to confirm your employer has deposited September TDS correctly before the October 7 deadline.
If you run a GST-registered business, file GSTR-3B for September by October 20 and GSTR-1 by October 11 to avoid daily late fees.
Verify your PF passbook on the EPFO member portal after October 15 to confirm your September contribution has been credited — flag any gap to your HR immediately.
October 2026 is packed with GST, TDS, PF, and ESI payment deadlines. Miss even one and you face interest, penalties, or late fees. Here's every key date salaried employees and small business owners must track this month.
Here's what happened: October 2026 carries over a dozen statutory deadlines across GST, TDS, PF, ESI, and company filings — most falling between October 7 and October 31.. TDS deposited late attracts 1.5% interest per month, while GST late fees run ₹50 per day per return, adding up fast for small business owners.. Salaried employees are indirectly affected — employer TDS and PF defaults show up on Form 26AS and can delay or reduce ITR refunds..
What you should do: Check your Form 26AS on the income tax portal this week to confirm your employer has deposited September TDS correctly before the October 7 deadline.. If you run a GST-registered business, file GSTR-3B for September by October 20 and GSTR-1 by October 11 to avoid daily late fees.. Verify your PF passbook on the EPFO member portal after October 15 to confirm your September contribution has been credited — flag any gap to your HR immediately..
If your employer misses the TDS deposit deadline, you can still claim the TDS credit in your ITR — but attach proof of deduction from your payslip to avoid a demand notice.
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- [1]“Income Tax | October 2026 Statutory Compliance Calendar: GST, Income Tax, PF, ESI, FEMA, MCA & SEBI Due Dates” taxguruin · 4 Oct 2026
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