02 August 2025
In Punjab, the due date for filing VAT returns depends on your annual turnover and the mode of tax payment.
**Quarterly Return Filing:**
* **For Taxpayers with Annual Turnover ≤ ₹1 Crore:**
* **Tax Payment via Cash:** Due within 30 days from the end of the quarter. * **Tax Payment via Cheque/Demand Draft:** Due within 20 days from the end of the quarter.([Scribd][1])
* **For Taxpayers with Annual Turnover > ₹1 Crore:**
* **Monthly Tax Payment:** Due within 20 days from the end of each month. * **Quarterly Return Filing:** Due within 20 days from the end of the quarter.([Scribd][1])
These timelines are stipulated under the Punjab VAT Act, 2005, and are crucial to avoid penalties.([TaxGuru][2])
**For Nil Returns:**
Even if there are no transactions, registered dealers are required to file a Nil return.
**Penalty for Late Filing:**
A penalty of ₹100 per day is applicable for late filing of returns.