TDS Return Filing Online: Forms 24Q, 26Q and 27Q
Quarterly TDS return filing with PAN validation, challan matching, FVU file generation and Form 16/16A from TRACES.
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TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) return filing is the quarterly statement in which a deductor reports the tax deducted from salaries, contractor payments, professional fees, rent and other payments, and the challans used to deposit it.
Errors in PAN, challan details or deduction sections lead to mismatches, notices and a loss of credit for the person you paid. We validate the data, generate the FVU file, file the return and issue certificates. Employers also often need income tax filing support for their staff.
TDS return filing at a glance
- Salary TDS: Form 24Q
- Non-salary TDS (residents): Form 26Q
- Payments to non-residents: Form 27Q
- TCS return: Form 27EQ
- Certificates: Form 16 and Form 16A from TRACES
- Late filing fee: ₹200 per day under Section 234E, up to the TDS amount
Who must file TDS returns?
Any person who deducts tax at source needs a TAN and files returns.
Employers
Companies, firms and proprietors paying salaries above the taxable limit.
Businesses paying contractors
Payments to contractors, professionals, commission agents and landlords can attract TDS.
Companies and LLPs
Entities with regular vendor payments need quarterly compliance.
Payers to non-residents
Remittances abroad may require TDS and Form 27Q.
Property buyers and others
Certain transactions need TDS and special returns.
TCS collectors
Specified sellers collecting tax at source file Form 27EQ.
Documents required for TDS return filing
Entity details, deduction data and challan information.
What our service covers
- Quarterly preparation of 24Q, 26Q, 27Q and 27EQ
- Challan verification against the tax portal
- PAN validation of deductees
- FVU file generation and filing
- Correction returns
- Form 16 and Form 16A issuance from TRACES
Documents required
Entity particulars
- TAN and PAN of the deductor
- Authorised signatory details
- TRACES login credentials
Transaction data
- Salary register with tax computed
- Payment register for contractors, professionals, rent and commission
- Challan BSR code, date, serial number and amount
TDS return filing process
A quarterly cycle with validation at every step.
Data and PAN check
We verify deductee PANs and match challans with your records.
FVU preparation
The return is prepared and validated with the File Validation Utility.
File the return
The return is filed with a digital signature or EVC, and the receipt is saved.
Issue certificates
Form 16 and 16A are generated from TRACES for your employees and vendors.
TDS return due dates for 24Q, 26Q and 27Q
Quarterly due dates for regular TDS returns.
| Quarter | Period | Due date |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | April to June | 31 July |
| Q2 | July to September | 31 October |
| Q3 | October to December | 31 January |
| Q4 | January to March | 31 May |
TDS return filing FAQs
Straight answers to the questions people search for most.
What are the due dates for TDS returns?
Q1 is due 31 July, Q2 on 31 October, Q3 on 31 January and Q4 on 31 May.
What is the penalty for late TDS return filing?
A late fee of ₹200 per day applies under Section 234E until the return is filed, limited to the amount of TDS. Interest on late deposit and other penalties may also apply.
What is the difference between 24Q and 26Q?
Form 24Q is for TDS on salary, while Form 26Q is for TDS on payments other than salary to residents.
What is Form 16 and Form 16A?
Form 16 is the TDS certificate for salary and Form 16A is for non-salary payments. Both are generated from TRACES.
Can a wrong TDS return be corrected?
Yes. A correction return can fix PAN, challan and deduction errors. We prepare and file corrections.
Do I need a TAN to file TDS returns?
Yes. A TAN is mandatory for deducting and depositing tax and for filing TDS returns.