Updated on: Jun 19th, 2024
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If you have earned specific income and TDS has been deducted from it, the government must pay the TDS deducted and file a return. The Return should be uploaded to the TRACES portal. Filing and complying with data procedures is a tedious process. Hence, the income tax portal has provided for uploading the return on its own website.
In this article, let us cover the details regarding the TDS Return filed.
TDS returns summarize the total TDS deducted transactions in the quarter. They are also disclosed in the payee’s Form 26AS. In case of non-furnishing of TDS payment, there will be a hefty penalty.
TDS returns should be filed by
TDS should be deducted from salary income, income received on securities, insurance commission etc.
TDS deducted are different for different types of incomes. TDS rates ranges from 1% to 30% depending on the transactions.
Before you start uploading the return, you must ensure the following.
Here is a step-by-step guide on uploading TDS statements on the income tax website:
Step 1: Go to http://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/
Step 2: Log in using your TAN details.
Step 3: Click on ‘e-File’, then ‘Income Tax Forms’ and then ‘File Income Tax Forms’ from the dashboard.
Step 4: Select the form you have to file.
Step 5: Proceed to ‘Upload TDS Form’: Click on the ‘Let’s Get Started’ option.
Step 6: Enter the following details and then click on ‘Proceed to e-Verify’:
Step 7: Validate the return using the OTP sent to the registered mobile number to complete the process.
Following the completion of the process, you will receive a success message. If you haven't already generated your DSC, you can use the Electronic Verification Code to validate the TDS statements (EVC).
TDS returns summarize the total TDS deducted transactions in the quarter. They are also disclosed in the payee’s Form 26AS. In case of non-furnishing of TDS payment, there will be a hefty penalty.