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Year-Round Guide

Compliance calendar for remote professionals

Stop guessing deadlines. This page maps your critical tax and GST checkpoints so you can file on time, avoid penalties, and stay focused on client work.

Critical checkpoints

6

GST cadence

Monthly / Quarterly

Financial year

Apr-Mar

Compliance Calendar OverviewFinancial Year: Apr-Mar

Your year, mapped into clear action windows.

Track exactly what matters each quarter, avoid last-minute penalties, and keep your filings calm even during peak work months.

Q1 (Apr-Jun)

Active Window

Setup + first advance tax checkpoint

Key months: April + June

Q2 (Jul-Sep)

ITR closure + second advance tax instalment

Key months: July + September

Q3 (Oct-Dec)

Cashflow review + third instalment

Key months: December

Q4 (Jan-Mar)

Year-end close + final tax payment

Key months: March

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  • File GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B on your monthly or quarterly cycle.
  • Collect FIRC/FIRA records for every foreign inward remittance.
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Timeline: what to do and when

Focus first on the active milestone, then pre-plan the next checkpoint.

Synced view

  1. April

    FY Kickoff
    high

    Start the financial year clean

    Set up annual compliance rails before client work gets busy.

    • File LUT for zero-rated exports (if not filed in March).
    • Reset invoice numbering (e.g. INV-25-26/001).
    • Review service contracts and GST classification.

  2. June

    15 Jun
    critical

    Advance Tax - Instalment 1 (15%)

    Pay your first instalment to avoid interest under sections 234B/234C.

    • Estimate annual profit after major expenses.
    • Pay at least 15% of total advance tax liability.
    • Save challan and payment reference in your records.

  3. July

    31 Jul
    critical

    ITR filing for non-audit cases

    Close the previous financial year accurately and on time.

    • Reconcile Form 26AS, AIS, and bank/foreign remittance data.
    • File ITR before the due date for non-audit individuals.
    • Download ITR acknowledgement and archive proofs.

  4. September

    15 Sep
    critical

    Advance Tax - Instalment 2 (45%)

    Top up payments to stay compliant with cumulative tax targets.

    • Recalculate projections using actual invoices till August.
    • Pay cumulative 45% of estimated annual tax liability.
    • Review cash reserve for Q3 and Q4 instalments.

  5. December

    15 Dec
    critical

    Advance Tax - Instalment 3 (75%)

    Correct underpayments before year-end pressure builds.

    • Pay cumulative 75% of annual advance tax.
    • Cross-check GST filings and remittance records.
    • Track pending invoices and expected Q4 receipts.

  6. March

    15 Mar
    critical

    Advance Tax - Final instalment (100%)

    Complete final tax payment and close the year with confidence.

    • Pay cumulative 100% of annual advance tax liability.
    • Verify AIS/TIS and fix mismatches before final filing cycle.
    • Prepare year-end document vault for ITR and audit readiness.

Other key compliances you should not miss

Apart from annual tax milestones, these recurring tasks keep your filing foundation strong throughout the year.

GST Returns

  • GSTR-1 (Sales): Monthly (11th) or Quarterly (13th).
  • GSTR-3B (Tax Payment): Monthly (20th) or Quarterly (22nd/24th).

Foreign Income Documentation

  • Collect FIRC/FIRA from your bank for every inward remittance.
  • Archive invoices and payment proofs in one place for smooth reconciliations.

This guide is educational and intended for planning. For case-specific advice, book a consultation with a qualified tax professional.

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