Deducting TDS comes with the responsibility of filing returns. Check your eligibility here!
Employers are required to deduct TDS on salaries paid to employees as per Section 192 of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Businesses deduct TDS on non-salary payments like interest, rent, and professional fees based on the relevant sections.
TDS must be deducted on payments to non-residents, such as royalties and interest, under Section 195.
As per section 194IA, 194IB and 194M, Individuals or HUFs not subject to tax audit must deduct TDS on payments like rent, property sales, and contractor fees exceeding set thresholds.
Sellers and e-commerce operators are required to collect TCS on specified goods or transactions under Section 206C.
Government and local authorities are required to deduct TDS on various payments, including contracts, salaries, and interest.
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Form | Applicable Payments | Frequency | General Due Date |
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24Q | TDS on Salaries | Quarterly | 30 days after the quarter-end (Q4: 31st May) |
26Q | TDS on Non-Salary Payments | Quarterly | 30 days after the quarter-end (Q4: 31st May) |
27Q | TDS on Payments to Non-Residents | Quarterly | 30 days after the quarter-end (Q4: 31st May) |
27EQ | Tax Collected at Source (TCS) | Quarterly | 15 days after the quarter-end |
26QB | TDS on Sale of Property | Transaction-Based | 30 days from the end of the transaction month |
26QC | TDS on Rent | Monthly | 30 days from the end of the deduction month |
26QD | TDS on Contractors/Professionals | Monthly | 30 days from the end of the deduction month |
Understand the consequences of TDS errors: penalties, interest, and legal risks
Consequence | Applicable Rate/Amount |
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Late Filing Fee | ₹200 per day (maximum: TDS amount) |
Interest for Late Deduction | 1% per month or part thereof |
Interest for Late Deposit | 1.5% per month or part thereof |
Penalty for Late Filing | ₹10,000 to ₹1,00,000 |
Expense Disallowance | 30% of expense |
Consequence | Applicable Rate/Amount |
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Late Filing Fee | ₹200 per day (maximum: TDS amount) |
Interest for Late Deduction | 1% per month or part thereof |
Interest for Late Deposit | 1.5% per month or part thereof |
Penalty for Late Filing | ₹10,000 to ₹1,00,000 |
Expense Disallowance | Disallowance of 30%/100% of expense, as the case maybe |
Late issuance of TDS Certificate (15 days from the due date of filing TDS Return) | ₹500 Per Day |
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The due date for filing TDS returns varies by the quarter. For instance, for the first quarter (April-June), the due date is July 31st, and for the second quarter (July-September), it's October 31st.
A penalty of ₹200 per day is charged for every day of delay in filing TDS returns, up to the amount of the TDS payable.
If the penalty exceeds the TDS amount, the charge is capped at the TDS amount.
To pay TDS online, log in to the income tax portal, navigate to 'e-Pay Tax', and follow the steps to complete the payment.
If you realize there are errors after filing, you can correct them by filing a revised TDS return (Correction Statement) before the completion of one year from the due date.
Delayed payment of TDS incurs an interest of 1.5% per month or part thereof on the overdue amount. Additionally, late filing fees are applied.
You can obtain a TCS certificate (Form 27D) from the entity collecting the tax after filing their TCS return, and it is crucial for claiming tax credit and avoiding double taxation when filing your income tax returns..
TAN (Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number) is a unique 10-digit alphanumeric code required by individuals or entities deducting or collecting tax at source, issued by the Income Tax Department.
A TDS refund generally takes 2 to 3 months to be processed after filing your ITR. However, delays can occur depending on the accuracy of the return and the workload of the tax department.