TDS Return Filing
Written and reviewed by CA Ravi Sharma, Chartered Accountant (ICAI), Taxpex Consultancy. Published · Last updated .
Quick answer: Deduct, deposit and report TDS on time. We file 24Q (salary), 26Q (non-salary), 27Q (NRI) and 27EQ (TCS), reconcile with TRACES and issue Form 16 / 16A to your deductees. Fees: Starting ₹1,499.
What is TDS Return Filing?
Monthly TDS challan payment (ITNS 281), quarterly TDS returns, Form 16/16A generation, TRACES reconciliation, lower deduction certificate (Section 197) and notice handling.
Who needs this service?
Employers paying salary above the exemption limit, businesses paying rent, professional fees, commission, contractor payments, interest or any TDS-applicable expense.
Detailed overview
TDS looks simple — until a PAN error blocks credit, a missed challan triggers 271H or a ₹200/day late fee snowballs. We run your TDS as a monthly discipline: deduct, deposit, reconcile, file and issue certificates — clean every quarter.
Why it matters
Timely TDS keeps you out of 1%/1.5% monthly interest, ₹200/day late-fee under 234E, ₹10,000+ penalty under 271H, and disallowance of 30% of expense under Section 40(a)(ia).
Documents required
- TAN of deductor
- Challan details (BSR code, date, amount)
- Deductee PAN list
- Salary / payment register
- Previous quarter return (for continuity)
Timeline
- Within 10 days of quarter-end: Data collection (challans + deductees)
- +3 days: Return draft & validation
- Before due date: TDS return filed on TRACES
- Within 15 days of filing: Form 16 / 16A issued
What is included
- Form 24Q (Salary)
- Form 26Q (Non-salary)
- Form 27Q (NRI Payments)
- Form 27EQ (TCS)
- Form 16 / 16A Generation
- TRACES Reconciliation
- Lower Deduction Certificate
- TDS Notice Handling
Frequently asked questions
When do TDS returns need to be filed?
Quarterly — by the 31st of the month following the quarter (31 Jul, 31 Oct, 31 Jan, 31 May).
What is Form 16 vs 16A?
Form 16 is for salary TDS (annual); Form 16A is for non-salary TDS (quarterly).
Can you correct an earlier TDS return?
Yes — we file correction statements on TRACES to fix PAN errors, challan mismatches or under-deduction.
What if I deducted but didn't deposit?
1.5% per month interest until deposit + the entire expense may be disallowed under Section 40(a)(ia).
Sources and references
Rates, due dates and thresholds on this page are taken from official government sources and verified by our chartered accountants before publication.
- According to the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), GST law and rate notifications are published at cbic-gst.gov.in.
- Per the Income Tax Department of India, ITR forms, due dates and utilities are published at incometax.gov.in.
- As stated by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), company and LLP filing requirements are published at mca.gov.in.
- GST registration and return filing are done on the GST portal, gst.gov.in.
Key facts at a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Provider | Taxpex Consultancy, CA-led tax & compliance firm |
| GST registration fee | From ₹999 (3–7 working days) |
| GST return filing fee | From ₹499 per month |
| ITR filing fee | From ₹999 (24–48 hours) |
| Coverage | All Indian states, 100% online |
| Review | Every filing reviewed by a qualified CA before submission |
| Support hours | Monday–Saturday, 10:00–19:00 IST |
About Taxpex Consultancy
Taxpex Consultancy is a chartered-accountant-led tax, GST and compliance practice serving businesses, startups, freelancers and salaried taxpayers across India. In our own practice we have filed thousands of GST and income-tax returns since 2019, and every filing is reviewed by a qualified CA before submission. Contact: +91 74289 33464, contact@taxpex.in.
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