How and When to file TDS returns

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 NoTransactions reported in returnDue date
Form 24QTDS on SalaryQ1 – 31st July
Q2 – 31st October
Q3 – 31st January
Q4 – 31st May
Form 26QTDS on all payments except salariesQ1 – 31st July
Q2 – 31st October
Q3 – 31st January
Q4 – 31st May
Form 26QBTDS on sale of property30 days from the end of the month in which TDS is deducted
Form 26QCTDS on rent30 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 by a person deducting TDS to the assessee from whose income TDS was deducted while making payment.
For instance, banks issue Form 16A to the depositor when TDS is deducted on interest from fixed deposits. Form 16 is issued by the employer to the employee.
FormCertificate ofFrequencyDue date
Form 16TDS on salary paymentYearly31st May
Form 16 ATDS on non-salary paymentsQuarterly15 days from due date of filing return
Form 16 BTDS on sale of propertyEvery transaction15 days from due date of filing return
Form 16 CTDS on rentEvery transaction15 days from due date of filing return

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