Compliance Calendar for the Month of May 2025
With the start of May 2025, Stay ahead of deadlines with the compliance calendar for the month of May 2025. This month has important due dates for GST returns, Income tax filings, and PF/ESI payments. To make things easier, we have prepared a Compliance Calendar for May 2025, covering key GST and Income Tax Return due dates separately. By being aware of these due dates, businesses can avoid penalties. Below is the list of the important due dates.
Essential Due Dates for the GST returns for May 2025
| Due Date | Form to be Filed | Period | Who Should File? |
| 10.05.2025 | GSTR 7 | April 2025 | TDS/TCS under GST for April 2025 |
| 10.05.2025 | GSTR 8 | April 2025 | TDS/TCS under GST for April 2025 |
| 11.05.2025 | GSTR-1 (Monthly) | April 2025 | Taxpayers with a turnover above ₹5 crores or opting for monthly filing must file GSTR-1. |
| 13.05.2025 | GSTR-5 | April 2025 | Input Service Distributors must file GSTR-5 for non-resident taxpayers |
| 13.05.2025 | GSTR-6 | April 2025 | GSTR-6 for Input Service Distributors ISD-related transactions. |
| 20.05.2025 | GSTR-3B (Monthly) | April 2025 | Taxpayers with an aggregate turnover exceeding ₹ 5 crores or those opting for monthly return filing must file GSTR-3B. |
| 25.05.2025 | PMT-06 | April 2025 | The monthly payment for QRMP taxpayers |
| 31.05.2025 | ITC-03 (if applicable) | FY 2025–26 | ITC reversal form if newly opting into composition scheme |
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Essential Due Dates for the Income Tax Compliance / PF / ESI for May 2025
| Due Date | Form to be Filed | Period | Who Should File? |
| 7.05.25 | Monthly TDS and TCS Payment | April 2025 | All taxpayers deducting/collecting TDS/TCS |
| 15.05.25 | TCS Return | Quarter: January 2025 to March 2025 | Taxpayers who collected TCS |
| 30.05.25 | Issue of Form 27D (TCS Certificate) | Quarter: January 2025 to March 2025 | Taxpayers who collected TCS |
| 31.05.25 | TDS Return | Quarter: January 2025 to March 2025 | Taxpayers who deducted TDS |
| 31.05.25 | Furnishing of Statement of Financial Transactions (SFT) | FY 2024-25 | Reporting entities |
| 31.05.25 | Furnishing of Form 10BD (Donation Statement) | FY 2024-25 | Charitable trusts |
| 15.05.25 | PF Payment | April 2025 | Employers registered under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO). |
| 15.05.25 | ESI Payment | April 2025 | Employers registered under the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC). |
| 12.05.25 | ESI Return | Oct 2024 – Mar 2025 | Employers registered under the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC). |
Conclusion
It is important for businesses to ensure timely compliance with tax and regulatory deadlines to avoid penalties and legal risks. The Compliance Calendar for May 2025 will help you to stay updated with the due dates. Filing your returns on time makes your financial planning smoother. Over all, A simple, Updated calendar can make it easy for businesses to meet their regulatory due dates.
Suggested Read :
GST Compliance Calendar for FY 2025-26
ITR Compliance Calendar For FY 2025-26
Compliance Calendar for Pvt Ltd company 2025-26
Return Filing of GSTR 1 and GSTR 3B
FAQ
1. What happens if I miss the GST return due dates in May 2025?
Late filing of GST returns can lead to penalties, interest on tax dues, and restrictions on input tax credit claims.
2. Who needs to file Form ITC-03 by 31st May 2025?
Businesses switching to the GST composition scheme in FY 2025–26 must file ITC-03 for input tax credit reversal.
3. What is the last date for filing TDS and TCS returns for Q4 of FY 2024-25?
TCS returns are due by 15th May 2025, while TDS returns must be filed by 31st May 2025
4. Is PF and ESI compliance mandatory for all employers?
Yes, employers registered under EPFO and ESIC must pay PF and ESI contributions by the 15th of each month.
5. What is Form 10BD, and who needs to file it?
Form 10BD is a donation statement that must be furnished by charitable organizations by 31st May 2025.
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