TDS Returns

TDS deducted, deposited and filed on time.

ZegalWorks handles your TDS deductions, payments and quarterly returns, so you stay compliant and your payees receive their certificates.

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What is TDS Returns?

TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) means deducting tax when you make certain payments, such as salaries, professional or contractor fees, rent and commission, and depositing it with the government. The deductor then files a quarterly TDS return and issues TDS certificates to the people paid.

Returns are filed in different forms: 24Q for salary, 26Q for payments to residents other than salary, and 27Q for payments to non-residents. Late filing and short deductions attract fees and interest, so a steady process matters more than a one-off filing.

Is this right for you?

Who this is for

A good fit if you

Pay salaries, contractor or professional fees, or rent above the TDS limits
Need a TAN and a clean quarterly filing routine
Have missed TDS deposits or returns and need to catch up
Want Form 16 and 16A certificates issued correctly

Something else may suit you better if

Your payments are below the TDS limits and you are not required to deduct. Check with us before you start paying.

You only need a TAN for now. We can apply for it as a standalone step.

You want payroll handled too. See our payroll processing service.

Requirements

What you need

We confirm the exact list for your situation during your free consultation.

TAN: Tax Deduction Account Number. We apply for it if you do not have one.
Payee details: Name, PAN and address of each person you pay.
Payment records: Amount, nature of payment and date for each deduction.
Challans: Proof of TDS deposited with the government.
Salary data: Salary break-ups and investment declarations, for Form 24Q.

How it works

What ZegalWorks handles for you

Set up. We confirm your TAN and which TDS sections apply to your payments.
Compute. We calculate the correct deduction on each payment.
Deposit. We remind you of the monthly deposit date and prepare the challan.
File. We prepare and file the quarterly return and fix any errors flagged.
Certify. We issue Form 16 or Form 16A to the people you paid.

Timeline & cost

How long it takes and what it costs

TDS runs on a monthly and quarterly cycle, so the focus is a steady routine, with returns filed by the due date each quarter.

Your total cost has two parts: our professional fee, and any government or statutory fees that apply. Government fees are set by the authority and vary by case, so we give you an itemised quote before you commit to anything. TDS compliance is included in our Guardian package. See our pricing page for packages.

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Most businesses need more than one of these. They are all handled by the same ZegalWorks team.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Direct answers to the questions we hear most.

What is a TAN and do I need one?

A TAN is a 10-character Tax Deduction Account Number. Anyone who deducts TDS must quote it in TDS returns and challans, so you need one before you deduct tax.

When are TDS returns due?

Quarterly returns are generally due by 31 July, 31 October, 31 January and 31 May for the four quarters. TDS deposits are generally due by the 7th of the following month.

What happens if I file a TDS return late?

A late filing fee under Section 234E applies per day of delay, up to the amount of TDS, and interest and penalties can apply for late deposits or short deductions.

What are Form 16 and Form 16A?

Form 16 is the annual certificate of salary TDS given to employees. Form 16A is the TDS certificate for other payments such as professional fees or rent.

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