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TDS Return Filing — correct deduction, timely returns

We check deductions, match challans, file quarterly TDS returns and issue Form 16 and 16A so your deductees get full credit.

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TDS Return Filing in brief

TDS (tax deducted at source) must be deducted on specified payments such as salary, contractor fees, rent and professional fees, deposited by the 7th of the next month and reported in quarterly returns — Form 24Q for salary, 26Q for other residents and 27Q for non-residents. Due dates are 31 July, 31 October, 31 January and 31 May.

TDS errors are expensive: short deduction attracts interest and disallowance, late deposit attracts interest and late fee, and late filing of returns attracts a daily fee under Section 234E. Vendors and employees also lose credit if details do not match.

We review your payment types, deduction rates and thresholds, apply for or update TAN, prepare challans and returns, and correct defaults flagged in TRACES. We also issue Form 16 for salary and Form 16A for other deductions, and maintain a vendor-wise ledger.

For businesses using Zoho Books or Tally, we configure TDS rules so deductions are recorded correctly at the time of bill or payment.

Who needs it

Who should use TDS Return Filing

  • Companies, LLPs and firms paying salary, rent, commission or professional fees.
  • Proprietors above audit limits who must deduct TDS.
  • Businesses with TDS defaults and notices.
  • NRIs and foreign payments requiring 27Q.
  • Landlords and tenants deducting TDS on rent.
Benefits

Why it matters for your business

Right rate, right time

Correct section and rate applied to each payment.

No late fee

Calendar reminders for deposit and return dates.

Correct credit to deductees

Matching PAN and challans so credit appears in Form 26AS.

Default clean-up

We fix TRACES defaults and file corrections.

Our process

How we deliver TDS Return Filing

A transparent, step-by-step process with a named expert at every stage.

  1. TAN and payment review

    Confirm TAN and list payment categories.

  2. Deduction check

    Apply section, rate and threshold.

  3. Challan and return preparation

    Prepare returns and reconcile to challans.

  4. Filing and certificates

    File the return and issue Form 16/16A.

  5. Defaults and corrections

    Resolve notices and file correction statements.

Documents

Documents and information required

  • TAN and TRACES login
  • Vendor and employee PANs
  • Payment and deduction register
  • Challan details (BSR code, serial number)
  • Salary sheets
  • Previous returns and notices
Avoid errors

Common mistakes we help you avoid

  • Deducting at the wrong rate or section.
  • Paying TDS after the due date.
  • Not collecting PAN from vendors, leading to higher rates.
  • Filing returns without matching challans.
  • Ignoring TRACES default notices.
Ongoing compliance

How we help you stay compliant after TDS Return Filing

We keep a TDS calendar for deposit and return dates and review defaults every quarter on TRACES. Where vendors claim lower or nil deduction certificates, we validate and apply them correctly.

Year-end reconciliation between TDS ledgers, books and Form 26AS ensures your accounts and returns stay aligned.

FAQs

TDS Return Filing — frequently asked questions

What is TAN?

Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number — a 10-character number every person deducting TDS must have.

What is the penalty for late TDS return?

A fee of ₹200 per day under Section 234E until the return is filed, limited to the TDS amount, plus a possible penalty.

When is Form 16 issued?

Form 16 for salary is generally issued by 15 June after the financial year; Form 16A is issued quarterly.

Can TDS defaults be corrected?

Yes, by filing correction statements and paying short deductions with interest.

Do I need to deduct TDS on rent?

Yes, above the prescribed limits and subject to the section, with specific thresholds.

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