Compliance Calendar for the Month of April 2025
With the start of the new financial year in April, businesses and taxpayers face fresh opportunities and responsibilities. This is a great time for businesses to plan and set budgets while following GST rules. They should stay updated on rule changes, understand their impact, and include them in financial plans. To help you out, we’ve created a Compliance Calendar for April 2025, covering GST due dates and Income Tax Return due dates separately.
Important due dates for the GST Returns in the Month of April, 2025
| Due Date | Form to be Filed | Period | Who Should File? |
| 11.04.2025 | GSTR 1 (Monthly) | March 2025 | Outward supplies for (turnover > ₹5 crore or monthly filer). |
| 13.04.2025 | GSTR-1 (Quarterly) | March 2025 | Outward supplies for Jan–Mar 2025 (QRMP taxpayers). |
| 20.04.2025 | GSTR 3B (Monthly) GSTR 5A | March 2025 | GSTR-3B for March 2025 (monthly filers) & GSTR-5A for OIDAR |
| 22.04.2025 | GSTR-3B (Quarterly) | March 2025 | GST return for taxpayers under the QRMP scheme (for specified states). |
| 24.04.2025 | GSTR-3B (Quarterly) | March 2025 | GST return for taxpayers under the QRMP scheme (for specified states). |
| 25.04.2025 | ITC 04 (Half-Yearly/Yearly) | March 2025 | Jobs sent to/received from job workers (depends on turnover). |
| 30.04.2025 | GSTR-4 (Annual) | FY 2024–25 | Composition of taxpayers’ annual return |
We also offer PVT LTD Annual Filing and LLP Annual Return Filing services along with GST return filing and ITR filing, ensuring timely compliance and reducing the risk of penalties.
Important due dates for the Income Tax Compliance / PF / ESI in the Month of April, 2025
| Due Date | Form to be Filed | Period | Who Should File? |
| 07.04.2025 | Monthly TCS Payment | March 2025 | Taxpayers collecting TCS |
| 30.04.2025 | Monthly TDS Payment | March 2025 | Taxpayers deducting TDS |
| 15.04 2025 | ESI Challan | March 2025 | Employers registered under ESI Act |
| 15.04.2025 | PF Challan (ECR) | March 2025 | Employers registered under EPF Act |
| 25.04 2025 | PF Return (Form 5, Form 10, Form 2,
Form 12A, Form 3A, Form 6A) |
March 2025 | Employers covered under EPF |
Conclusion
Ensuring timely compliance with tax and regulatory deadlines is vital for businesses to avoid penalties and legal risks. The Compliance Calendar for April 2025 helps in tracking GST, Income Tax, PF, and ESI filings, making financial planning smoother. Staying ahead of deadlines enhances credibility, minimizes last-minute stress, and allows businesses to focus on growth effectively.
Suggested Read :
Compliance Calendar of May 2025
GST Compliance Calendar for FY 2025-26
ITR Compliance Calendar For FY 2025-26
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Monthly Compliance for Pvt ltd Companies
FAQ
1. What happens if I miss a GST or Income Tax deadline in April 2025?
If you miss a deadline, you may have to pay late fees, interest, or even face legal issues. For GST, there is a daily late fee and interest on unpaid amounts. If you don’t pay TDS, TCS, PF, or ESI on time, you might get fined or lose certain benefits.
2. How can businesses stay on top of tax and compliance deadlines?
The best way is to set reminders and use accounting software to track due dates. Businesses can also hire a tax expert to make sure everything is filed on time and correctly.
3. Who needs to file GSTR-1 monthly and quarterly?
- Monthly filing (due April 11, 2025): Businesses with sales over ₹5 crore.
- Quarterly filing (due April 13, 2025): Businesses with sales up to ₹5 crore under the QRMP scheme.
4. What are the important PF and ESI deadlines in April 2025?
- April 15, 2025: ESI and PF payments for March 2025.
- April 25, 2025: PF return filing for March 2025.
Missing these deadlines can result in penalties.
5. What is the QRMP scheme, and how does it affect GST filing?
The Quarterly Return Monthly Payment (QRMP) scheme is for small businesses with sales up to ₹5 crore. They file GST returns every three months instead of every month but still need to pay taxes monthly. The next GSTR-3B deadlines for them are April 22 and April 24, 2025, based on location.
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