Synopsis: In June 2026, Indian taxpayers have important tasks to complete. They must deposit STT/CTT, give out Form 16, and file TDS and institutional reports. This ensures accurate tax credit reporting before ITR filings are due.
The Income Tax Department sticks to a set compliance calendar for tax payments and reporting throughout the financial year. June 2026, in particular, is crucial because it has important deadlines like STT/CTT deposits and issuing Forms 16 and 16A. Meeting these requirements keeps tax reporting accurate and ensures credits show up on time in the AIS and Form 26AS. This also gets taxpayers and institutions ready for the ITR filing season ahead. Income Tax Deadlines for June 2026
1. Securities Transaction Tax (STT)
- Deadline: 7 June 2026
- What it is: Tax levied on securities market transactions
- Who should file/pay: Stock exchanges, brokers, mutual fund houses
- Purpose: Deposit STT collected from investors for May 2026 trades
2. Commodities Transaction Tax (CTT)
- Deadline: 7 June 2026
- What it is: Tax on commodity derivatives trading
- Who should file/pay: Commodity exchanges and related intermediaries
- Purpose: Deposit tax collected on commodity trades for May 2026
3. Form 16 (Salary TDS Certificate)
- Deadline: 15 June 2026
- Issued by employers to salaried employees
- Contains salary details and tax deducted during FY 2025–26
- Required for filing Income Tax Return (ITR)
4. Form 12BA
- Deadline: 15 June 2026
- Statement of perquisites and non-monetary benefits
- Issued by employers along with salary disclosures
- Includes allowances such as rent-free accommodation, car, or other benefits
5. Form 16A
- Deadline: 15 June 2026
- Issued by banks, companies, and other deductors
- Covers TDS on interest, rent, professional fees, and other payments
- Applicable for Q4 of FY 2025–26
6. Form 64 Series (Investment Distribution Reporting)
- Deadline: 15 June 2026
- Form 64A: Business Trusts (REITs/InvITs) income distribution
- Form 64D: Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) reporting
- Form 64E: Securitisation trusts income distribution
7. Form 3CEK
- Deadline: 29 June 2026
- Who files: Eligible investment funds
- Purpose: Submitted to Income Tax authorities for regulatory compliance reporting
8. Form 49D
- Deadline: 29 June 2026
- Who files: Indian companies involved in specified financial reporting
- Purpose: Information reporting under Section 285A (mainly for compliance disclosures)
9. STT Return (FY 2025–26)
- Deadline: 30 June 2026
- Who files: Stock exchanges, clearing corporations
- Purpose: Annual reporting of Securities Transaction Tax collected
10. CTT Return (FY 2025–26)
- Deadline: 30 June 2026
- Who files: Commodity exchanges
- Purpose: Annual reporting of Commodities Transaction Tax
11. Key Reporting Forms
- Deadline: 30 June 2026
- Form 10-IJ: Accountant certificate under Section 10(23FF)
- Form 10-IL: Verification report under Rule 21AJA
- Form 3AF: Preliminary expense statement under Section 35D
- Form 64B: Business trust income distribution statement
- Form 64C: AIF income distribution statement
- Form 64F: Securitisation trust income distribution statement
June 2026 Income Tax Compliance Calendar
Conclusion
In June 2026, STT/CTT deposits and Form 16/Form 16A issuances are due. This timely filing keeps tax records accurate and prevents AIS and Form 26AS mismatches. Additionally, it makes the ITR filing process smoother and error-free for the FY 2025–26
Written By Ameet S
