TDS RETURN FILING
BASIC PLAN
TDS FULL FORM:
o TDS full form is Tax Deducted at Source.
o TDS is a direct taxation mechanism which was introduced to collect taxes from the source of income itself or at the time of income payout.
o Under this mechanism, if a person (deductor) is liable to make payment to any other person (deductee) will deduct tax at source and transfer the balance to the deductee.
o The TDS amount deducted will be remitted to the Central Government.
o Deductee can check the Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) amount in the Form 26AS or TDS Certificate issued by the deductor.
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TDS RETURN FILING
TDS RETURN FILING:
- TDS Return stands for Tax Deducted at Source that means of collecting income tax in India, under the Indian Income Tax Act of 1961.
- Any company or person making a payment is required to deduct tax at source if the payment above the certain threshold limits.
- TDS Return has to be deducted at the rates fixed by the tax department. TDS Return is also known as Advance Tax.
- TDS return filing is a quarterly statement that is to be given to the Income Tax department.
- It is necessary to submit the TDS returns on time.
- TDS return filing can be done completely online.
- Once the TDS returns are submitted the details will come up on Form 26 AS.
- While filing the TDS returns the various details to be mentioned are:
- PAN of the deductor and the deductee.
- Amount of tax that is paid to the government.
- TDS challan information.
- Others, if any.
TDS FULL FORM:
- TDS – Tax deducted at source or TDS is the tax that is collected by the Government of India at the time when a transaction takes place.
- In this case, the tax is to be deducted at the time the money is credited to the payee’s account or at the time of payment whichever happens earlier.
- In this case of salary payment or the life insurance policy, the tax is deducted at the time when the payment is done.
- The deductor is required to deposit this amount with the Income Tax Department.
- Through TDS a portion of the tax is paid directly to the Income Tax Department. The Tax is deducted usually over a range of 10%.
WHAT IS TAN ?
- TAN – Tax Deduction and Collection Number is a mandatory 10 digit alpha number that is to be obtained by all the people who are responsible for deducting tax at source or tax collection at source on behalf of the government.
- Salaried individuals are not required to obtain TAN or to deduct the tax at the source.
- In the case of the proprietorships businesses and other entities are required to deduct tax at the source while making certain payments like the salary, payments to the contractor, payment of rent that is exceeding Rs.2,40,000 per year.
- The entities that have a valid TAN registration have to file the TDS returns quarterly.
WHO CAN FILE TDS RETURNS
- TDS return filing is done by organizations or employers who have availed a valid tax collection and deduction number (TAN).
- Any person who is making specified payments mentioned under the Income Tax Act is required to deduct the taxes at the sources and they are needed to deposit the tax within the stipulated time for making the following payments.
- Salary Payment.
- Income on securities.
- Income by winning the lotteries, puzzles, and others.
- Insurance commissions.
- Payment concerning the National saving scheme and many others.
TDS TYPES OF FORM
» DIFFERNT TDS TYPES OF FORM:
TDS forms depends on the income of the deductee or the type of deductees paying taxes. The different types of TDS forms are mentioned below:
| Form | Periodicity | Particulars |
|---|---|---|
| Form 24Q | Quaterly | The Quaterly statement for TDS from "Salaries". |
| Form 26Q | Quaterly | Quaterly statement of TDS in respect of all payments other than "Salaries". |
| Form 27Q | Quaterly | Quaterly statement of TDS from interest, divident, or any other sum payments to non-residents. |
| Form 27EQ | Quaterly | Quaterly statement of collection of tax at source. |
» TDS FORM 24Q:
- Under Section 192 of the Income Tax Act 1961, an employer deducts the TDS while paying the salary to an employee.
- An employer has to file the Salary TDS returns in Form 24 Q, which needs to be submitted every quarter.
- The details of the salary that are paid to employees and the TDS deducted from the payment are to be specified in Form 24 Q.
- In other words, Form 24 Q is the quarterly statement of the payment that is made to the employee and the TDS is deducted that is made by the deductor.
» TDS FORM 26Q:
- When a taxpayer is paying the taxes the payee is deducting TDS on certain occasions.
- Form 26Q is used to file TDS details on the payments that are made other than salary.
- The Form mentions the total amount that is paid during a particular quarter and the TDS amount that has been deducted.
- It is necessary to submit Form 26Q every quarter.
» FORM 27Q:
- Form 27Q is a TDS return or a statement that contains the details of the Tax Deducted at Source on payments other than salary made to a Non-resident India and foreigners.
- Form 27Q is to be furnished every quarter or before the due date.
- Form 27Q contains the details of the payments that are made and the TDS deducted on payments is made to the NRI by the deductor.
» FORM 27EQ:
- Form 27Q contains all details that is collected at the source.
- According to Section 206 C of the Income Tax Act 1961, this form has to be filed every quarter.
- The Form has to be submitted by both corporate and the government collectors and the deductors.
WHAT IS TDS CERTIFICATE
- After the TDS is deducted by the deductor it is necessary to furnish the TDS Certificate.
- The deductee can cross-check the tax credit by viewing a valid TDS certificate from TRACES that bears a 7 digit unique certificate number and a TRACES watermark.
- The TDS certificates are to be preserved by the deductee. TDS certificates on payments other than salaries are issued every quarter and the TDS certificate for the salary is provided on annual basis.
- In case the deductee loses possession of the certificate he can request to get a duplicate TDS Certificate.
» TDS TYPES OF FORM:
- Form 16
- Form 16A
- Form 16B
- Form 16C
» PENALTY FOR FAILURE IN FILING THE TDS RETURNS:
If the assessee is failing to file the TDS returns before the due date then there is a penalty of Rs.200 under Section 234 E per day by the assessee until the time the default is continuing.
» NON-FILING THE TDS RETURNS:
- If the assessee has not filed the return within a year from the date of filing then the returns or if the person has furnished incorrect information then he or she will also be liable for a penalty.
- The penalty levied is not less than 10,000 and more than Rs. 1,00,000.
» REVISED TDS RETURNS:
- Once the TDS returns are submitted and errors are detected like incorrect challan details or the PAN is not provided or incorrect PAN is provided then the tax amount credit with the government will not be reflected in the Form 16A / Form 26AS.
- To make sure that the amount is properly credit and reflected in Form 16/ Form 16A / Form 26 AS a revised TDS return has to be filed.
» PRE-REQUISITED FOR SUBMISSION OF REVISED TDS RETURNS:
- The revised TDS returns can be filed only when the original TDS return is accepted by the TIN central system.
- The assessee can check the status of the TIN Central System.
- The assessee can check the status of the TDS returns that are filed online by providing the required details such as the PAN and the Provisional Receipt Number/ Token number on NSDL.
- The revised TDS returns have to be prepared by using the most recent consolidated TDS statement. The certificate can be downloaded from the TRACES website.
» CLAIMING TDS RETURN:
- TDS Credit can be claimed by the deductor to claim the credit of the TDS the deductee must mention the details of the TDS in his returns of income.
- The deductee is required to take due care to quote the correct TDS certificate number and the TDS details while filing the returns of income.
- In case of incorrect details that are provided by the deductee, there will be a discrepancy with the tax credit of processing the TDS returns.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION - FAQ.
What is TDS Return Filing?
- TDS Return stands for Tax Deducted at Source that means of collecting income tax in India, under the Indian Income Tax Act of 1961.
- Any company or person making a payment is required to deduct tax at source if the payment above the certain threshold limits.
- TDS Return has to be deducted at the rates fixed by the tax department. TDS Return is also known as Advance Tax.
Who is Deductor?
Deductor is a company or person that makes the payment after deducting TDS.
Who is Deductee?
Deductee is a Company or person receiving the payment.
What happens if the TDS is not deducted ON-Time?
There is a penalty for not depositing or not deducting TDS on time, the employer can make the interest payment on such late payment of the TDS before filing the TDS returns or the demand raised by TRACES.
Duration required for TDS Refund?
It takes 30-45 days from the date of the E-verification of the income tax return to get the refund credited.
Who is eligible for TDS Refund?
- TDS returns are filed by employers or organizations who have a valid Tax Collection and Deduction Number (TAN).
- A person who is making specified payments that are mentioned under the Income Tax Act is required to deduct tax at the source and it to be deposited within a stipulated time.
What is the penalty for delay in TDS payment?
In case a person fails to file the statement of TDS within the due date there is a minimum penalty of Rs.10,000 which can be extended to Rs.1,00,000.
How long does it take to reflect the TDS in 26AS?
It takes 30-45 days to reflect the TDS deposit in Form 26AS, depending on the efficiency of the company’s accounts department.
Is it necessary to Tax after TDS?
- Most of the payment rates of the TDS are set in the income tax act and the TDS is deducted by the payer based on the specified rates.
- In case you have submitted the investment proofs to the employee and the total taxable income is below the tax limit then he doesn’t have to pay any tax.
Who issues the TDS Certificate?
- Form 16/16A is the certificate of tax deduction at source and is issued on the tax deduction by the employer on behalf of the employees.
- These certificates provide details of TDS / TCS for various transactions between the deductor and the deductee.
- It is mandatory to issue the TDS certificates to the Taxpayers.
What is TDS Reconciliation?
TRACES is the TDS Reconciliation Analysis and Correction Enabling System, an online portal of the Income Tax Department that helps in connecting all the stakeholders involved in the implementing and administration of Tax Deducted at Source and the Tax Collected Source.
What are TDS AND TCS?
- TDS is the tax deducted on the payment that is made to the company, in case the amount is exceeding certain limits.
- TCS is the tax that is collected by the sellers while selling something to the buyers. The Deduction of TCS is applicable on sales of goods like timber, scrap, mineral wood, and so on.
What is Form 27A TDS?
Form 27 A is the summary of e-TDS/TCS return ( Form 24Q.26Q,27Q, and 27EQ) which contain control totals of Amount Paid, Income Tax deducted at source, and tax deposited at the source.
What is Form 26 Q TDS?
Form 26 Q is to be submitted every quarter.
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