DRC-01 vs DRC-01A, what the difference actually means for your reply
The two notices look similar but trigger very different timelines and rights. Here is the practical view.
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The two notices look similar but trigger very different timelines and rights. Here is the practical view.
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Monthly and annual due dates across GST, income tax, ROC and labour law.
| Due date | Law | Form | What is due |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7th (monthly) | Income Tax | TDS/TCS payment | Deposit tax deducted in the previous month |
| 11th (monthly) | GST | GSTR-1 | Outward supplies for monthly filers |
| 13th (monthly) | GST | IFF / GSTR-5, 6 | QRMP invoice furnishing, ISD and non-resident returns |
| 15th (monthly) | Labour | PF & ESI | Provident fund and ESI contribution payment |
| 20th (monthly) | GST | GSTR-3B | Summary return and tax payment for monthly filers |
| 25th (monthly) | GST | PMT-06 | QRMP monthly tax payment |
| 31 Jul | Income Tax | ITR (non-audit) | Return filing for individuals and non-audit cases |
| 30 Sep | Income Tax | Tax audit report | Form 3CA/3CB and 3CD upload |
| 30 Sep | ROC | AGM | Annual general meeting for companies |
| 14 Oct | ROC | ADT-1 | Auditor appointment intimation |
| 29 Oct | ROC | AOC-4 | Filing of financial statements |
| 31 Oct | Income Tax | ITR (audit cases) | Return filing where audit applies |
| 28 Nov | ROC | MGT-7 / 7A | Annual return filing |
| 31 Dec | GST | GSTR-9 / 9C | Annual return and reconciliation statement |
| 31 Dec | Income Tax | Belated / revised ITR | Last date for belated and revised returns |
Indicative figures based on current rates. For a binding position, talk to us.
Add or remove GST from any amount.
New regime, salaried individual. Includes ₹75,000 standard deduction and the Section 87A rebate.
Estimate only. Surcharge, capital gains and other heads of income are not included.
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