Payroll compliance calendar
PF, ESI, professional tax and TDS due dates for the next three months. If a due date falls on a holiday, check the portal for any extension.
October 2026
Wed, 7 Oct
TDS payment
TDS deducted from September salaries
Sat, 10 Oct
Professional tax (Telangana)
For September salaries
Thu, 15 Oct
PF (ECR) payment
Provident fund for September salaries
Thu, 15 Oct
ESI payment
ESI contribution for September salaries
Sat, 31 Oct
TDS return (Form 24Q)
Quarter: July to September
November 2026
Sat, 7 Nov
TDS payment
TDS deducted from October salaries
Tue, 10 Nov
Professional tax (Telangana)
For October salaries
Sun, 15 Nov
PF (ECR) payment
Provident fund for October salaries
Sun, 15 Nov
ESI payment
ESI contribution for October salaries
December 2026
Mon, 7 Dec
TDS payment
TDS deducted from November salaries
Thu, 10 Dec
Professional tax (Telangana)
For November salaries
Tue, 15 Dec
PF (ECR) payment
Provident fund for November salaries
Tue, 15 Dec
ESI payment
ESI contribution for November salaries
General guidance, not legal or tax advice. Rules change and differ by state: check your specific case with a professional.
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