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TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) is a mechanism used by the government to collect income tax at the source of income generation. It is applicable to various income sources, such as salary, interest, commission, rent, and professional fees. As per the Income Tax Act, any person or organization responsible for making payments to an individual or entity is required to deduct tax at the source if the payment exceeds a specified threshold limit. TDS Return Filing is the process of submitting details of the tax deducted at source to the Income Tax Department. Here is detailed information about TDS Return Filing: TDS Return Forms: There are different forms for filing TDS returns based on the type of payment made. Some common forms include: Form 24Q: For TDS deducted from salary payments Form 26Q: For TDS deducted from all other payments (excluding salary) Form 27Q: For TDS deducted from interest, dividends, or any other sum paid to non-residents Form 27EQ: For TDS collected at source (TCS) TDS Return Filing Due Dates: For Form 24Q (Salary) Q1 (April to June): 31st July Q2 (July to September): 31st October Q3 (October to December): 31st January Q4 (January to March): 31st May For Forms 26Q, 27Q, and 27EQ (Non-Salary): Q1 (April to June): 31st July Q2 (July to September): 31st October Q3 (October to December): 31st January Q4 (January to March): 15th May TDS Return Filing Procedure: Collect the necessary information, such as the deductor’s and deductees’ PAN, TAN, amount of tax deducted, and the TDS challan details. Choose the appropriate TDS return form based on the type of payment. Fill in the required details in the form, either manually or using TDS return preparation software. Validate the return using the File Validation Utility (FVU) provided by NSDL or any other certified agency. Submit the return electronically through the e-filing portal of the Income Tax Department or physically at TIN-FC (Tax Information Network Facilitation Center). Penalties for Late or Non-Filing of TDS Returns: Late filing fee: A fee of INR 200 per day is levied for late filing, but the total fee cannot exceed the total amount of TDS. Penalty: A penalty ranging from INR 10,000 to INR 1,00,000 can be imposed for non-filing or incorrect filing of TDS returns. Interest: If the TDS is not deducted or not deposited on time, interest is charged at 1% per month for non-deduction and 1.5% per month for non-payment. TDS Certificate: After filing the TDS return, the deductor must issue a TDS certificate (Form 16 for salary and Form 16A for non-salary) to the deductee. This certificate provides details of the tax deducted and deposited on behalf of the deductee. TDS Refund: If the tax deducted at source is more than the actual tax liability, the deductee can claim a refund by filing an income tax return. The Income Tax Department processes the refund after verifying the claim.   TDS Certificate   A TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) Certificate is a document issued by the deductor (the person or organization responsible for deducting tax at source) to the deductee (the person whose income is subject to tax deduction). The certificate provides details of the tax deducted and deposited on behalf of the deductee. It serves as proof that the appropriate TDS has been deducted and deposited with the government. There are two types of TDS Certificates: Form 16: This certificate is issued to salaried employees by their employers. Form 16 provides a detailed summary of the salary earned, tax deductions, exemptions, and the total TDS deducted and deposited on behalf of the employee. The employer is required to issue Form 16 to the employee by May 31st following the end of the financial year (April to March).   Form 16 has two parts:   Part A: Contains details of the employer, employee, PAN (Permanent Account Number), and TAN (Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number) of the employer, and the amount of TDS deducted and deposited for each quarter of the financial year. Part B: Provides a detailed breakdown of salary components, exemptions, deductions, and the net taxable income of the employee. Form 16A: This certificate is issued for non-salary income, such as interest income, rent, commission, or professional fees. Form 16A is issued by the deductor to the deductee on a quarterly basis, within 15 days from the due date of filing the TDS return for that quarter. Form 16A contains the following information:   Name and address of the deductor and deductee PAN of both the deductor and deductee TAN of the deductor Nature of income for which tax has been deducted Amount paid to the deductee and the TDS deducted and deposited Date of tax deduction and deposit TDS Certificates are essential for the deductee to claim credit for the tax deducted at source while filing their income tax return. They can also be used as evidence in case of any discrepancies or issues with the tax authorities. What If You Choose a File With CA Comprehensive Support: Our experienced team of tax professionals provides complete support in filing TDS returns for various types of deductions, ensuring compliance with the Income Tax Act and relevant … Continue reading TDS Return Filing