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TDS Filing 26Q
- TDS return is a quarterly statement to be given to the I-T department. It is compulsory for deductors to submit a TDS return on time. For quick and efficient collection of taxes, the Income-tax Law has incorporated a system of deduction of tax at the point of generation of income. This system is called as “Tax Deducted at Source”, commonly known as TDS. Under this system tax is deducted at the origin of the income. Tax is deducted by the payer and is remitted to the Government by the payer on behalf of the payee.At the time of paying to the payee, the payer has to deduct TDS on certain occasions. This payment is other than payment of salary, and the payer has to file TDS return in Form 26Q. 26Q is to be submitted on a quarterly basis.Total amount paid during the quarter and TDS amount deducted on such payments have to be reported in 26Q.
Details to be mentioned in 26Q:
As against 24Q which contains 2 annexures, Form 26Q contains only one annexure. Challan details (BSR code, date of payment, total amount etc.), details of deductor and deductees are to be mentioned. Along with this, if the deductor hasn’t either deducted TDS or deducted it at a lower rate, reasons are also to be mentioned in the form.Penalties for late filing of 26Q:
Late Filing Fees – under section 234E, a fine of Rs. 200 per day is to be paid until the return is filed. This amount has to be paid for each day until total fine becomes equal to the TDS amount.