Overview: TDS Return Filing in India
TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) compliance requires businesses and deductors holding a TAN to deduct tax at prescribed rates on salaries, contractor payments, rent, professional fees, and commissions, deposit Challan ITNS 281 by the 7th of next month, and file quarterly returns (Form 24Q, 26Q, 27Q, 27EQ). Adlux handles complete TRACES & RPU validation.
Who Needs TDS Return Filing?
- ✓ Employers deducting salary TDS for employees (Form 24Q & annual Form 16 Part A & B)
- ✓ Businesses paying contractors (194C), professionals (194J), commission (194H), or rent (194I) via Form 26Q
- ✓ Entities making payments to Non-Residents / Foreign Vendors (Form 27Q & Form 15CA/15CB coordination)
- ✓ Property buyers deducting 1% TDS on immovable property above ₹50 Lakhs (Form 26QB)
- ✓ Sellers subject to TCS (Tax Collected at Source) filing Form 27EQ
Documents Required for TDS Return Filing
- 1. TAN (Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number) details & TRACES login
- 2. Monthly vendor/employee deduction sheet with verified PANs and section codes
- 3. Paid Challan ITNS 281 copies with BSR Code, Date, and Challan Serial Number
- 4. Employee salary breakup & investment declarations (for Q4 Form 24Q)
- 5. Lower / Nil deduction certificates under Section 197 (if applicable)
Our Step-by-Step TDS Return Filing Process
Monthly Section Rate & Challan Audit
Verify correct TDS sections, check specified person 206AB status, and compute monthly challans before the 7th due date.
PAN & CSI File Validation
Validate deductee PANs and match OLTAS/Bank Challan Status Inquiry (CSI) files to prevent short-deduction defaults.
FVU Generation & Quarterly Filing
Generate error-free FVU files and upload Form 24Q / 26Q / 27Q / 27EQ on the Income Tax portal ahead of quarterly deadlines.
Form 16 / 16A Download & Correction Support
Generate official TRACES certificates for your employees and vendors, plus handle any Conso file revisions.
TDS Return Filing — Frequently Asked Questions
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