TDS returns Filing TDS returns is mandatory for all the persons who have deducted TDS. TDS return is to be submitted quarterly and various details need to be furnished like TAN, amount of TDS deducted, type of payment, PAN of deductee, etc. Also, different forms are prescribed for filing returns depending upon the purpose of the deduction of TDS. Various types of return forms are as follows: Form No Transactions reported in return Due date Form 24Q TDS on Salary Q1 – 31st July Q2 – 31st October Q3 – 31st January Q4 – 31st May Form 26Q TDS on all payments except salaries Q1 – 31st July Q2 – 31st October Q3 – 31st January Q4 – 31st May Form 26QB TDS on sale of property 30 days from the end of the month in which TDS is deducted Form 26QC TDS on rent 30 days from the end of the month in which TDS is deducted 6. What is a TDS certificate? Form 16 , Form 16A, Form 16 B and Form 16 C are all TDS certificates. TDS certificates have to be issued b...