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TDS on Salary: Complete Employer Guide

Complete guide for employers on TDS deduction from salary including calculation, deposit, and quarterly returns.

GetYourCA Team
1 April 2025·Updated 9 April 20261 min read12.5K views

TDS on Salary: Complete Employer Guide

TDS Calculation#

Steps#

  1. Calculate gross salary
  2. Add perquisites
  3. Allow exemptions (HRA, LTA)
  4. Deduct standard deduction
  5. Calculate tax on remaining

Section 192#

Deductions:

  • Standard Deduction: ₹50,000
  • Section 80C: Up to ₹1.5L
  • Section 80D: Up to ₹25,000
  • Section 80E: Education loan
  • HRA: As per rules

TDS Deposit#

  • Due: 7th of next month
  • Challan: 281
  • TAN mandatory

Form 24Q#

Quarterly statement for salary TDS.

QuarterDue Date
Q131st July
Q231st Oct
Q331st Jan
Q431st May

Form 16#

Annual TDS certificate.

Employer Responsibilities#

  • Deduct correct TDS
  • Deposit on time
  • File quarterly returns
  • Issue Form 16

Conclusion#

Employer must comply with TDS rules.

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