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TDS Return Filing: Complete Guide

How to file TDS returns (24Q, 26Q, 27Q) including due dates, forms required, and common errors to avoid.

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

TDS Return Filing: Complete Guide

Types of TDS Returns#

Form 24Q#

  • Salary payments
  • Quarterly statement

Form 26Q#

  • Non-salary payments
  • TDS on contractors, professionals

Form 27Q#

  • Payments to non-residents
  • Foreign payments

Due Dates#

QuarterDue Date
Q131st July
Q231st October
Q331st January
Q431st May

Process#

  1. Collect all TDS certificates
  2. Prepare consolidated statement
  3. Upload on TRACES
  4. Verify and validate

Conclusion#

Timely TDS return filing avoids penalties.

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