What Is the Due Date for TDS Payment in March 2025?
What Is the Due Date for TDS Payment in March 2025?
Updated TDS Compliance Guide for FY 2024–25
If you deduct TDS on salaries, contractor payments, rent, or professional fees in March 2025, it’s crucial to know the correct payment due date. Late payment of TDS can attract interest, penalties, and disallowance of expenses under the Income Tax Act.
This article explains the exact due date for TDS payment in March 2025, the implications of delay, and how to stay compliant before closing FY 2024–25.
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📌 Why Is the March TDS Deadline Different?
Usually, TDS deducted in any month must be paid by the 7th of the following month.
However, for TDS deducted in March, the due date is extended to help deductors complete year-end accounting and compliance.
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📅 What Is the Due Date for TDS Payment for March 2025?
Nature of Dedication Due Date for Payment
TDS deducted on salaries, rent, contractor payments, etc., in March 2025, and on 30th April 2025
TDS deducted in any other month (April to February), 7th of the next month
💡 So, if you deducted TDS on 31st March 2025, the payment must be deposited by 30th April 2025—not 7th April.
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🔁 Example:
Let’s say:
• You paid professional fees on 29th March 2025
• TDS @10% was deducted under Section 194J
👉 You must deposit that TDS by 30th April 2025, using Challan 281.
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⚠️ What If You Delay TDS Payment?
If you miss the due date:
• Interest under Section 201(1A):
o 1% per month (or part of a month) from the date of deduction to the date of deposit
• Penalty under Section 221 may apply
• Expense can be disallowed in your income tax return (if TDS is not deposited on time)
• You may receive a notice from the Income Tax Department
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✅ How to Pay TDS for March 2025?
1. Visit: https://onlineservices.tin.egov-nsdl.com/etaxnew/tdsnontds.jsp
2. Select Challan 281
3. Fill in:
o TAN
o Assessment Year = 2025–26
o Nature of Payment (e.g., 94C for contractor)
4. Pay via net banking or debit card
5. Save the BSR code and Challan Number for TDS return filing
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🧾 Reminder: TDS Return Due Date for Q4 (Jan–Mar 2025)
• Form 24Q/26Q/27Q due date: 31st May 2025
This is separate from the payment due date. First, deposit the tax, then file the return.
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Final Words
The TDS payment due date for March 2025 is 30th April 2025.
Don’t confuse this with the 7th of the month rule that applies to other months. Timely payment helps avoid interest, penalties, and IT scrutiny—especially during year-end filings.
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