TDS Deadlines in February 2026: Key Dates Every Taxpayer Must Know
February 2026 has some important deadlines related to Tax Deducted at Source (TDS). These include issuing certificates and submitting required forms on time. Employers, businesses, and government offices must follow these deadlines to make sure tax details are reported correctly.
Important Deadlines in February 2026
The following are the key due dates related to TDS compliance:
February 14, 2026
It is the last date to issue TDS certificates for taxes deducted in December 2025. This applies to tax deducted on the purchase of property under Section 194-IA and on rent paid by individuals or HUFs under Section 194-IB.
It is also the last date to issue the TDS certificate under Section 194M for tax deducted from payments made for contractual or professional services in December 2025.
Apart from the above, it is also the last date to issue the TDS certificate under Section 194S for tax deducted on virtual digital asset transactions made by specified persons in December 2025.
February 15, 2026
It is the last date for government offices to submit Form 24G if they deposited TDS or TCS for January 2026 without using a challan.
It is also the last date to issue the quarterly TDS certificate for non-salary payments for the quarter ending on December 31, 2025.
Meeting these requirements helps avoid mistakes, penalties, and other compliance problems under the Income-tax Act.
