CBDT Extends TDS Certificate Deadline for Dec 2025 Quarter to 31st March 2026

Last updated: 28 March 2026


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The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the deadline for issuing Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) certificates for the quarter ending December 31, 2025. This decision was made in response to significant technical problems encountered on the income tax e-filing portal, which made it difficult for deductors to meet the original deadline. The new due date for issuing these certificates is now March 31, 2026, and any certificates issued by this date will be considered valid.

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the deadline for issuing Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) certificates for the quarter ending December 31, 2025. The extension comes in response to widespread technical issues faced on the income tax e-filing portal, which delayed timely compliance.
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FAQ :

The new deadline for issuing TDS certificates for the quarter ending December 31, 2025, has been extended to March 31, 2026.

The deadline has been extended due to widespread technical issues faced on the income tax e-filing portal, which caused genuine difficulties for deductors in generating and issuing certificates on time.

Deductors are responsible for issuing TDS certificates as mandated by Section 203 of the Income-tax Act, 1961.

The CBDT has exercised its powers under Section 119 of the Income-tax Act, 1961, to grant this extension in cases of genuine hardship.

Yes, certificates issued by the extended due date of March 31, 2026, will be treated as valid and timely.




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