🧾 TDS & TCS Return Filing for Q1 FY 2025-26 Begins – Key Dates, Utilities & Updates You Must Know!
The first quarter of FY 2025-26 (April to June 2025) has ended, and it’s time for all deductors and collectors to file their TDS and TCS returns. The due dates for Q1 returns fall in July 2025—with 15th July as the deadline for TCS returns and 31st July for TDS returns. To ensure accurate and successful filing, Protean (NSDL) has released the latest RPU v5.7 and FVU v9.2 utilities, which are mandatory for preparing and validating your returns.
In this article, we cover:
- ✅ Quarter-wise due dates for TDS/TCS returns
- 🛠️ Latest utility versions for filing
- 📅 Extended ITR filing deadline for FY 2024-25
- 📋 A compliance calendar for July–September 2025
Whether you’re a CA, accountant, or business owner—this guide is a must-read for staying compliant and avoiding late fees or interest.
🗓️ TDS and TCS Return Filing Due Dates (Quarter-wise)
| 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 |
✅ Please ensure timely compliance to avoid late fees under section 234E.
🧰 Latest Utility Versions Released by Protean (NSDL)
To file your TDS/TCS returns for Q1 FY 2025-26, use the updated utilities:
🔹 Return Preparation Utility (RPU): Version 5.7
🔹 File Validation Utility (FVU): Version 9.2
📥 Download link:
👉 https://tinpan.proteantech.in/downloads/e-tds/eTDS-download-regular.html
🧾 ITR Filing Extended for AY 2025-26 (FY 2024-25)
As per the Income Tax Department’s latest circular:
📌 New ITR Due Date for Individuals / HUF / Non-audit cases:
➡️ 15th September 2025 (extended from 31st July 2025)
This extension provides relief to salaried individuals, pensioners, and small businesses/professionals not subject to tax audit.
✅ Key Compliance Dates – July to September 2025
| Compliance Type | Due Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| TCS Return (Q1) | 15 July 2025 | Form 27EQ |
| TDS Return (Q1) | 31 July 2025 | Form 24Q, 26Q, 27Q |
| ITR Filing (Non-audit) | 15 September 2025 | Individuals/HUFs (no audit) |
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