TDS looks simple (deduct, deposit, file) but it runs on strict dates, and each quarter’s statement has to match the challans exactly. A wrong PAN or a missing challan can hold up your payees’ credit and bring a notice to you.
This service keeps the cycle in order: which payments need TDS, the monthly challan, the quarterly statement, and the Form 16 / 16A certificates at the end.
Who it’s for
- Small businesses and employers that deduct TDS on salary, rent, contractor or professional payments
- Anyone buying property above the limit who has to deduct TDS on the payment to the seller
- Tenants paying high monthly rent who need to deduct TDS on it
- Businesses that received a TDS default notice or a short-deduction or late-filing demand
- Anyone who needs a TAN, or help registering on the TRACES portal
What’s included
- Working out which payments need TDS, at what rate, and from when
- Preparing the TDS payment challan for you to pay on the income tax portal
- Quarterly TDS statements for salary and non-salary payments (such as Forms 24Q and 26Q under the 1961 Act)
- TDS on property purchase and on rent (such as Forms 26QB and 26QC under the 1961 Act)
- Downloading Form 16 and Form 16A from TRACES for your employees or payees
- Correction statements and help reading TRACES default summaries
- TAN application, if you don't have one
- Reminders before deposit and filing due dates
Scope is agreed with you before work starts. Anything outside it is quoted separately.
Documents you’ll need
Tick what you already have. This is a starting list: you’ll get one tailored to your case, so you only collect what applies.
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Please don’t send PAN, Aadhaar or other documents through the website form. Share them on WhatsApp or in person once you decide to go ahead.
Process and timeline
Step 1: Map your payments
Share the kinds of payments you make. You get a simple list of what needs TDS, the rates and the due dates, plus a quote.
Step 2: Deduct and deposit
Each month, the TDS amount is worked out and a challan is prepared so you can pay before the due date.
Step 3: Quarterly return
After each quarter, the TDS statement is prepared, validated and filed. You get the filing acknowledgement.
Step 4: Certificates
Form 16 / 16A are downloaded from TRACES once the return is processed, ready to hand to your employees or payees.
Typical timeline. TDS is usually deposited by the 7th of the following month (with a later date for March), and quarterly returns are due around a month after each quarter ends. A quarterly return can usually be prepared within a few working days once all payment and challan details are in. Exact due dates will be confirmed for your case.
Pricing: On request
The fee depends on your case: how many income sources or invoices there are, how organised the documents are and how often the work repeats. Share a few details and you’ll get a clear quote before any work starts.
Questions about TDS returns & payments
What happens if TDS is deposited or filed late?
Late deposit attracts interest for each month of delay, and late filing of the TDS statement attracts a fee per day, with a possible penalty in some cases. Filing on time and with correct PANs avoids most notices.
I bought a property. Do I need to deduct TDS?
Yes, if the property value is above the limit set by law, the buyer deducts TDS from the payment to the seller and deposits it using the prescribed form on the income tax portal. The buyer does not need a TAN for this. Help is available for the form and the challan.
My employees have not received Form 16. Why?
Form 16 can only be downloaded from TRACES after the quarterly salary TDS return (such as Form 24Q) is filed and processed. If returns are pending or have errors, the certificates won't be available.
Where can I check TDS rates?
The TDS rate finder lists common sections and thresholds. Rates and section numbers change from time to time, so they will be confirmed before your return is filed.
Official portals
Government portals for your reference. GrowthSense is not affiliated with any government department.