TDS Return Filing
Anyone who has deducted TDS must file a quarterly return — Form 24Q for salary, 26Q for other resident payments, 27Q for non-residents, 27EQ for TCS — by 31 July, 31 October, 31 January or 31 May. Missing the deadline costs ₹200/day under Section 234E, capped at the TDS deducted. We file all four forms and issue Form 16/16A on time.
File My TDS ReturnFour Quarters a Year, and the Penalty Clock Starts the Day After Each One
Once you have a TAN and have deducted TDS, a quarterly return is due — and the late fee under Section 234E runs at ₹200 per day with no cap, whether or not you've already deposited the tax itself. We track your quarters and file before the deadline, every time.
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| Quarter | Due Date |
|---|---|
| Q1 (Apr–Jun) | 31 July |
| Q2 (Jul–Sep) | 31 October |
| Q3 (Oct–Dec) | 31 January |
| Q4 (Jan–Mar) | 31 May |
- 24Q / 26Q / 27Q / 27EQ, as applicable
- Challan & deductee reconciliation
- Form 16 / Form 16A generation
- Deadline reminders every quarter
Charges depend on the number of deductees and forms filed — ask us for an exact quote.
Which Form Applies
Four TDS/TCS Forms, One for Each Kind of Payment
| Form | Used For |
|---|---|
| 24Q | TDS deducted from salary payments, filed quarterly by every employer |
| 26Q | TDS on payments other than salary to residents — rent, professional fees, contractor payments |
| 27Q | TDS on payments made to non-residents |
| 27EQ | Tax Collected at Source (TCS) on specified transactions |
Why Timing Matters
What a Missed Deadline Actually Costs
Late Filing Fee — ₹200/Day
Section 234E charges ₹200 for every day a TDS return is late, capped at the total TDS/TCS deductible for that quarter — it accrues from the day after the due date until the return is actually filed.
Penalty for Non-Filing
Beyond the daily fee, Section 271H allows a penalty of ₹10,000 to ₹1,00,000 for failing to file altogether, or for filing incorrect details.
Form 16/16A Depend on This
Your employees' and vendors' Form 16 and Form 16A can only be generated correctly once the underlying TDS return is filed and processed on TRACES — a delayed return delays their documents too.
Interest on Late Deposit
Separately from the return itself, depositing deducted TDS late attracts interest under Section 201 — 1% per month for late deduction, 1.5% per month for late deposit after deduction.
Due dates and penalty figures are set by statute and can be extended or revised by notification. We confirm current deadlines for your filing quarter before submission.
Quick Reference
TDS Deadlines, Fees & Penalties at a Glance
Key figures every deductor should know — current as of 25 August 2026. Rules change by notification; verify against incometax.gov.in before relying on these for a specific filing.
- Quarterly due dates
- Q1 (Apr–Jun): 31 July. Q2 (Jul–Sep): 31 October. Q3 (Oct–Dec): 31 January. Q4 (Jan–Mar): 31 May.
- Late filing fee (Section 234E)
- ₹200 for every day the return remains unfiled after its due date, capped at the total TDS/TCS deductible for that quarter. Accrues from the day after the due date until the return is actually filed.
- Penalty for non-filing or incorrect filing (Section 271H)
- ₹10,000 to ₹1,00,000, in addition to the Section 234E fee, for not filing within one year of the due date or for furnishing incorrect details. Waived if the TDS/TCS, late fee and interest are all deposited and the return is filed within a year of the due date.
- Form 16 issuance deadline
- 15 June following the end of the financial year (Rule 31) — issued only after the Q4 (24Q) return is filed, since it is compiled from that data.
- Form 16A issuance deadline
- Within 15 days of the due date for filing the relevant quarter's TDS return.
- Penalty for late issuance of Form 16/16A
- ₹100 per day of delay per certificate under Section 272A(2)(g), capped at the tax deductible for that deductee.
Last updated: 25 August 2026
Common Questions
TDS Return Filing — Frequently Asked Questions
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