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How to File TDS Return Online: Step-by-Step Guide for Form 24Q and 26Q (2025-26)

TDS return filing is mandatory for every deductor — employer, company, or individual — who deducts tax at source. This step-by-step guide covers Form 24Q (salary TDS) and Form 26Q (non-salary TDS), the TRACES/NSDL process, due dates, and how to avoid late-filing penalties.

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TDS Compliance Calendar 2026–27 — Deposit and Statement Due Dates

Every TDS and TCS deadline for FY 2026–27 under the Income-tax Act, 2025 — monthly deposit dates, quarterly statement dates, certificate dates, and the interest and fee that apply the day you are late.

3 min read25 Sep 2026
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TDS Penalty and Interest Guide — What Every Default Costs

Every consequence of a TDS default under the Income-tax Act, 2025 — interest for late deduction and late deposit, the daily fee for late statements, disallowance of the expense, assessee-in-default status under section 398, and the point at which a default becomes a prosecution.

5 min read23 Sep 2026
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TDS Compliance Checklist 2026–27

Complete interactive checklist as per Income Tax Act 2025 (effective 1 Apr 2026). Covers new Section 392/393 codes, Finance Act 2025 threshold updates, renamed forms (130/131/138/140), and FY 2026–27 deadlines. CA/CS verified.

6 min read24 Sep 2026
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TDS Late Payment Interest and Penalty

Late deduction or deposit of TDS attracts interest and penalties. Here is what applies.

3 min read25 Sep 2026
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TDS Return Due Dates and Payment Dates

TDS has monthly payment dates and quarterly return dates. Here is the schedule.

3 min read24 Sep 2026
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TDS Default Notice: How to Handle It

A TDS default notice is issued when there are shortfalls, late deductions or mismatches in your TDS returns. Here is how to handle it.

3 min read24 Sep 2026
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Section 194N TDS with Example and Due Dates

Here is a worked example of TDS under Section 194N (Cash withdrawal from bank/post office), along with the deposit and return due dates. Section 194N — key details...

3 min read24 Sep 2026
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Section 194N TDS — Rate Chart, Threshold & Applicability

Section 194N covers TDS on Cash withdrawal from bank/post office. This guide explains its rate, threshold and applicability. Section 194N — rate, threshold & applicability...

4 min read24 Sep 2026
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Section 194O TDS with Example and Due Dates

Here is a worked example of TDS under Section 194O (Payments to e-commerce sellers by operators), along with the deposit and return due dates. Section 194O — key details...

3 min read24 Sep 2026

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