File your quarterly TDS returns with Legal Startup. A dedicated expert picks the right form, matches your challans and PANs, validates the statement, files it on time and helps you issue Form 16 and Form 16A.
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TDS return filing is the quarterly statement that a person who deducts tax at source submits to the Income Tax Department, reporting the amounts paid, tax deducted, deductee PANs and the challans used to deposit the tax.
Last updated: October 2026. Due dates, rates, fees and forms are set by the government and can change, so we confirm the current position before you proceed.
Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) requires certain payers to deduct tax when paying salary, contractor and professional fees, rent, interest, commission and similar amounts, and to deposit it with the government. The TDS return is the statement that reports who was paid, how much tax was deducted and when it was deposited.
The return is what makes the deducted tax appear in the deductee's Form 26AS and Annual Information Statement. If it is filed late, filed with wrong PANs or does not match the challans, the deductee may not get credit, and the deductor may face a late fee, interest or a notice.
Every deductor needs a Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number (TAN). For official information, returns, certificates and defaults, visit the Income Tax e-filing portal (incometax.gov.in) and TRACES (tdscpc.gov.in).
The right form depends on the kind of payment and who receives it.
For TDS on salary.
For TDS on non-salary payments to residents.
For payments to non-residents.
For tax collected at source (TCS).
Some transactions, such as property purchase or rent paid by individuals, use separate challan-cum-statement forms. Not sure which applies? Tell us your payments and our experts will advise free of charge.
Why filing correctly and on time protects both deductor and deductee.
Meet your obligation as a deductor and avoid late fees, penalties and interest.
Correct filing makes the tax appear in Form 26AS and AIS, so employees and vendors can claim credit.
TDS certificates are generated from TRACES only after the return is filed and processed.
Matching PANs and challans reduces default notices and demands on TRACES.
Tax not deducted or deposited can lead to part of the related expense being disallowed, so compliance protects your deductions.
Reliable certificates and clean records make you a dependable payer.
From collecting challans to issuing your TDS certificates.
Processing timelines depend on the department. Not to scale.
We review your payments to decide between 24Q, 26Q, 27Q or 27EQ and confirm the quarter and due date.
You share deductee details, payment and deduction amounts and challan information, which we organise for the statement.
We check deductee PANs, rates and challan details against records to reduce mismatch errors.
The statement is prepared in the prescribed format and validated with the File Validation Utility to create the FVU file.
The validated statement is uploaded online, and you receive an acknowledgement and token number for your records.
After processing, we help you review the TRACES statement and generate Form 16 or Form 16A for deductees.
Keep these ready to avoid delays. Our expert will confirm the exact list for your case.
The total has separate parts, and we show them separately so there are no surprises:
Any late filing fee, interest or short-deposited tax is paid to the government. It depends on the delay and the amounts involved.
Our fee depends on the form, the number of deductees and challans, and the support needed. Call free for a custom quote before you pay anything.
Correction statements, catch-up filing, certificate generation and notice replies are quoted only if you need them.
We share a clear, itemised quote before you begin. Get your free quote →
Choose the situation that matches your business, or call free for a custom quote.
Employers and businesses paying salary.
Contractors, professionals, rent, foreign payments and TCS.
Wrong PANs, missed quarters and TRACES notices.
Our professional fee is quoted after a free call. Government dues are separate. We do not guarantee that penalties or notices can be avoided. Not sure which option fits? Ask for a free consultation.
A quick view of the four main statements.
| Form | Used for | Payee or buyer | Certificate issued | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form 24Q | TDS on salary | Employees | Form 16 | Quarterly |
| Form 26Q | TDS on non-salary payments | Resident vendors, contractors, professionals | Form 16A | Quarterly |
| Form 27Q | TDS on payments to non-residents | Non-resident payees | Form 16A | Quarterly |
| Form 27EQ | Tax collected at source | Buyers from whom TCS is collected | TCS certificate | Quarterly |
Most notices come from late filing, wrong PANs or unmatched challans.
Filing is only part of the process. Certificates and follow-up matter too.
Keep the acknowledgement and token number, which are needed for any later correction.
Check the processed statement and justification report for defaults on PANs, challans or interest.
Generate certificates from TRACES and share them with employees and vendors within the due time.
Fix wrong details through a correction statement so deductees receive proper credit.
Keep depositing tax by the monthly due date, because late deposit attracts interest and affects the next return.
Quick answers on TDS return filing in India.
TDS return filing is the quarterly submission of a statement to the Income Tax Department by a person who deducts tax at source. It reports the deductee details, amounts paid, tax deducted and the challans used to deposit that tax, so that credit can appear in the deductee's Form 26AS and AIS.
Any person who deducts TDS, such as an employer paying salary, a company or firm paying contractors, professionals, rent or interest, or a payer of amounts to non-residents, needs a TAN and must file TDS returns. Collectors of tax at source file TCS returns. Some individuals and HUFs have separate rules.
Form 24Q is for TDS on salary. Form 26Q is for TDS on payments other than salary to residents. Form 27Q is for payments to non-residents, and Form 27EQ is for tax collected at source. Special challan-cum-statement forms apply to certain transactions such as property purchase and rent by individuals.
TDS returns are filed quarterly. Generally the dates are 31 July for April to June, 31 October for July to September, 31 January for October to December, and 31 May for January to March. The government can change dates, so we confirm them before filing.
You need your TAN and PAN, TRACES and e-filing login details, challan details such as BSR code, date and serial number, deductee names and PANs, payment and deduction details, and for salary returns, employee salary and declaration data. Corrections also need the earlier statement's token number.
A late filing fee of 200 rupees per day applies until the return is filed, capped at the total TDS amount for that statement. A penalty can also be imposed for continued delay or incorrect information, and interest applies on late deduction or late deposit. We confirm the current rules for your case.
The statement is prepared in the prescribed format and validated with the File Validation Utility, which creates an FVU file. It is then uploaded on the income tax portal or through a TIN facilitation channel using a digital signature or electronic verification code, after which an acknowledgement and token number are issued.
Yes. You can file a correction statement to fix errors such as wrong PAN, challan details or amounts. Corrections are filed against the original statement, and we use the TRACES justification report to find what needs to be fixed.
Form 16 is the TDS certificate for salary, and Form 16A is the TDS certificate for non-salary payments. Both are generated from TRACES after the related TDS return is filed and processed, and they help the deductee claim credit for the tax deducted.
Our professional fee depends on the form, the number of deductees and challans, and whether you need correction or catch-up filing. Any late fee, interest or tax due is paid to the government and is separate. We share an itemised quote after a free call.
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