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Your Complete Checklist for October 2025 Tax Filings and Regulatory Deadlines

October is a crucial month for tax professionals and businesses in India, with multiple compliance deadlines across GST, TDS/TCS, ROC filings, income tax returns, and employee contributions. This blog provides a clear and actionable checklist to help you stay compliant, avoid penalties, and manage your filings efficiently.

October 2025 is packed with critical tax compliance deadlines for businesses and professionals. This blog outlines all key dates for GST, TDS/TCS, ROC, ITR, and EPF/ESIC filings to help you stay compliant and avoid penalties.

GST Compliance Deadline

GSTR-1: Submit details of outward supplies by November 11 if your turnover exceeds ₹5 crore or if you’ve opted for monthly filing.
GSTR-3B: File your monthly summary return by November 20 under the same criteria.
GSTR-7: Taxpayers who deduct tax under GST must file by October 10.
GSTR-8: E-commerce operators liable to collect TCS must file by October 10.

TDS/TCS Compliance

TDS Payment: Deposit TDS for October by November 7.
TDS Return Filing: File quarterly TDS returns for the July–September quarter by October 31.
New TDS Rates (Effective October 1, 2025):
- 2% on commission, brokerage, and professional fees
- 0.1% on e-commerce transactions

ROC (Registrar of Companies) Compliance

Form AOC-4: Submit annual financial statements by October 29.

Tax Audit and ITR Filing

Tax Audit Report: Extended deadline for filing is October 31, 2025, as per the latest CBDT notification.
Income Tax Returns:
- For companies and audit cases: October 31, 2025
- For belated or revised returns: December 31, 2025

EPF/ESIC Contributions

PF/ESI Payment: Ensure payment of Provident Fund and Employee State Insurance contributions for October by November 15.

Final Thoughts

October’s compliance calendar is packed, and missing even a single deadline can lead to hefty fines and unnecessary stress. Mark these dates, set reminders, and coordinate with your finance team to stay ahead.

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