TDS Return Filing Online – A Complete Guide
Learn how to file your quarterly TDS returns online accurately and on time with DoStartup’s expert assistance.
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What is TDS Return Filing Online?
TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) return filing is the process where deductors submit details of the tax deducted and deposited with the Income Tax Department. It's mandatory for various payments like salary, rent, commission, professional fees, etc. Purpose: • Ensure tax collection at the income source • Promote transparency and prevent tax evasion
What is a TDS Return?
• A quarterly statement of all TDS transactions • Must be filed by the deductor (payer of income) • Includes information on amount paid, TDS deducted, and deposited • Disclosed in Form 26AS of the payee
TDS Return Forms
Form 24Q – TDS on salaries (Sec 192) – Employers Form 26Q – TDS on non-salary payments – Businesses Form 27Q – TDS on payments to NRIs/foreigners – Non-residents Form 27EQ – TCS (Tax Collected at Source) – Sellers under Sec 206C
Benefits of e-TDS Return Filing Online
• Prevents tax evasion and penalties • Reduces taxpayer burden • Convenient and time-efficient • Helps manage business cash flow • Simplifies reconciliation and refund claims
1. Documents Required
• TAN & PAN (deductor and deductee)
• Challan details (CIN)
• Form 16 / Salary certificate
• Bank interest/passbook/FD interest certificates
• Rent agreement
• Income statements
• TDS certificates
Procedure for TDS Return Filing Online
1. Collect documents (TAN, PAN, payment details)
2. Select correct TDS form
3. Prepare return in the prescribed format
4. Validate via File Validation Utility (FVU)
5. Generate .fvu file
6. Submit via NSDL website or TIN Facilitation Center
7. Receive acknowledgment
Late Filing Penalties
Under Section 234E, a fee of ₹200 per day applies until filing. Additionally, penalty under Section 271H may range from ₹10,000 to the TDS amount for the Assessing Officer’s discretion.
TDS Filing Timeline
TDS returns must be prepared, validated, and filed quarterly by the due dates to avoid penalties.
Q1 Return
1–2 weeks before 31 July 2025
Gather Q1 data, prepare Form 24Q/26Q, and validate via FVU.
Q2 Return
1–2 weeks before 31 Oct 2025
Compile Q2 transactions, complete FVU checks, and submit to NSDL.
Q3 Return
1–2 weeks before 31 Jan 2026
Review Q3 payments, generate .fvu file, and file through TIN-NSDL portal.
Q4 Return
1–2 weeks before 31 May 2026
Finalize Q4 TDS details, validate returns, and submit before year-end closure.
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