TDS Return Filing
TDS deducted, paid by the 7th and reported every quarter — without late fees or short-deduction notices
- 1ReviewPayments checked for TDS each month.
- 2PayChallans prepared by the 7th.
- 3FileQuarterly statement filed.
- 4CertifyForm 16/16A downloaded and issued.
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Pick a plan — the fee is adjusted if you hire us within 30 days.
About TDS Return Filing
A clear overview, in simple terms — what it is, why it matters, and how we handle it.
Anyone deducting TDS must pay it by the 7th of the next month (30 April for March) and file quarterly statements by 31 July, 31 October, 31 January and 31 May. From 1 April 2026 the statements have new numbers under the Income-tax Act, 2025 — Form 138 for salary, 140 for other residents and 144 for non-residents (formerly 24Q, 26Q and 27Q). Late filing costs ₹200 a day.
TDS defaults are expensive and automatic: late-filing fees of ₹200 a day, interest at 1% to 1.5% a month on late deduction or payment, and short-deduction demands raised by the TRACES system when PANs are wrong or rates are misapplied.
We tell you which payments need TDS and at what rate — salaries, contractors, professionals, rent, commission, purchases above thresholds, partners' remuneration — prepare challans, file the quarterly statements and issue Form 16 and 16A.
Any default notice from TRACES is reviewed and corrected through a correction statement.
| Payment | By the 7th of the next month; March by 30 April |
|---|---|
| Quarterly statements | 31 July, 31 October, 31 January, 31 May |
| Forms from 1 April 2026 | 138 (salary), 140 (residents, non-salary), 144 (non-residents) |
| Late filing fee | ₹200 per day, up to the TDS amount |
| Certificates | Form 16 (salary) yearly; Form 16A quarterly |
Who this is for
Common scenarios where this service is a good fit.
- Companies, firms and LLPs
- Proprietors and professionals liable to tax audit
- Employers of any size
- Anyone paying non-residents
What you get
Clear deliverables so you know exactly what's included.
- TDS applicability and rate review for your payments
- Monthly challans
- Quarterly statements filed
- Form 16 and 16A issued
- TRACES defaults reviewed and corrected
Expert review before every submission — not just data entry.
Working notes and reconciliations you can rely on in future notices.
Resident Indians, NRIs, expats and cross-border businesses — all served.
Documents required
A practical checklist. We'll tell you if anything else is needed based on your case.
* This is a base checklist. After a quick pre-check, we may ask for additional items specific to your case.
Process
A simple, trackable workflow — designed to avoid back-and-forth.
Payments checked for TDS each month.
Challans prepared by the 7th.
Quarterly statement filed.
Form 16/16A downloaded and issued.
Get a quote
We share a clear quote on WhatsApp after a quick checklist pre-check.
- Quarterly fee by number of deductees; Form 16 included.
| Factor | DIY | Indus Tax |
|---|---|---|
| Expert review | ❌ | ✅ |
| Notice risk reduction | ❌ | ✅ |
| Deduction optimisation | ❌ | ✅ |
| Audit-ready records | ❌ | ✅ |
| AIS/26AS reconciliation | ❌ | ✅ |
Share your facts and deadline. We'll reply with the right checklist and a clear quote.
Fee adjusted against our service fee if you go ahead within 30 days.
- Priority CA Call-backSkip the queue — a CA calls you within 30 minutes.₹255
- RecommendedCA Consultation (30 min)Talk one matter through properly with a CA.₹755
- In-depth CA Review (60 min)Documents reviewed before the call, written action plan after.₹1,155
Call-backs run Mon–Sat, 9 AM–6 PM IST. Booked outside these hours? We call you first thing the next working morning.
Compare the 3 plansFrequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions we get.
This page also covers
- TDS on property and rent
- Buyer and tenant TDS for individuals.
Official sources
Indus Tax is a private professional services firm and is not affiliated with any government authority. Rules and fees change — we confirm current positions before filing.
