TDS Return Filing Online – Every Quarter, On Time
TDS return filing without late fees or mismatch notices. Our team of qualified Chartered Accountants prepares, validates and e-files your quarterly TDS/TCS statements — Forms 24Q, 26Q, 27Q and 27EQ, now Forms 138, 140, 144 and 143 — usually within 48 hours of receiving complete data. Form 16/16A for your deductees are downloaded from TRACES once the department has processed the statement.
Professional fee from ₹499 + GST per return (per form, per quarter)
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TDS return forms under the Income-tax Act, 2025
The Income-tax Act, 2025 and Income-tax Rules, 2026 apply to tax deducted from 1 April 2026, so the familiar form numbers have changed. Statements for periods up to 31 March 2026 still use the old forms.
| What it reports | Up to FY 2025-26 (1961 Act) | From tax year 2026-27 (2025 Act) |
|---|---|---|
| TDS on salary paid to employees | Form 24Q | Form 138 |
| TDS on other payments to residents – contractors, rent, professional fees, commission, interest | Form 26Q | Form 140 |
| TDS on payments to non-residents | Form 27Q | Form 144 |
| TCS collected by sellers | Form 27EQ | Form 143 |
| TDS certificate – salary | Form 16 | Form 130 |
| TDS certificate – other payments | Form 16A | Form 131 |
| TCS certificate | Form 27D | Form 133 |
TDS return filing plans
Our fee is per form: one TDS/TCS statement for one form type, one quarter and one TAN. Every plan includes PAN and challan verification, online filing and Form 16/16A download from TRACES.
Basic
1 form • 1 quarter • 1 TAN • up to 100 deductees
- 1 statement: one form type, one quarter, one TAN
- Form 24Q / 26Q / 27Q / 27EQ (or new equivalent)
- Up to 100 deductee entries
- Challan & PAN verification
- FVU generation & online upload
- Form 16 / 16A download from TRACES after processing
Advanced
1 form • 1 quarter • 1 TAN • unlimited deductees
- 1 statement: one form type, one quarter, one TAN
- Form 24Q / 26Q / 27Q / 27EQ (or new equivalent)
- Unlimited deductee entries
- Challan & PAN verification
- FVU generation & online upload
- Form 16 / 16A download from TRACES after processing
- Priority CA support
Business
All 4 quarters of ONE form type • 1 TAN
- All 4 quarterly statements of one form type (e.g. 26Q)
- Form 24Q / 26Q / 27Q / 27EQ (or new equivalent)
- Unlimited deductee entries
- Challan & PAN verification
- FVU generation & online upload
- Form 16 / 16A download for all 4 quarters
- Dedicated relationship manager
Prices are per form (per return). Each form type, quarter and TAN is a separate return — for example, 24Q and 26Q for the same quarter are two returns. Not included: correction (revised) statements and resolving TRACES defaults or notices — quoted separately. Filing is usually done within 48 hours of receiving complete data; Form 16/16A can be downloaded only after TRACES processes the statement, so we cannot guarantee a certificate date.
TDS return filing fees vs the cost of filing late
Uploading a TDS statement on the Income Tax e-filing portal with your TAN login is free. Filing late costs far more than filing on time.
| Cost item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Government fee – online upload | ₹0 | Free on the e-filing portal using your TAN login. We use this mode in every plan. |
| TIN Facilitation Centre upload | Small per-statement charge | Only if you choose to file through a facilitation centre — not needed with us. |
| Our professional fee | ₹499 / ₹999 + GST per return, ₹2,999 + GST per year | Per form, per quarter, per TAN. Basic (up to 100 deductees) / Advanced (unlimited) / Business (all 4 quarters of one form type). |
| Correction statement / TRACES default resolution | Quoted separately | Not included in any plan. Fixed quote after we review the TRACES justification report. |
| Late filing fee | ₹200 per day | Capped at the total TDS/TCS in the statement. Charged automatically when the statement is processed. |
| Penalty for not filing or wrong details | ₹10,000 – ₹1,00,000 | Avoided if tax, fee and interest are paid and the statement is filed within one month of the due date. |
| Interest on late deduction / payment | 1% / 1.5% per month | 1% from the date tax was deductible to the date deducted; 1.5% from deduction to deposit. |
TDS return due dates for every quarter
Next due date: 31 October 2026 for July–September 2026 (Q2 of FY 2026-27), on the new Forms 138/140/144/143.
| Quarter | Statement due | Form 16A / TCS certificate |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 (April – June) | 31 July | 15 August |
| Q2 (July – September) | 31 October | 15 November |
| Q3 (October – December) | 31 January | 15 February |
| Q4 (January – March) | 31 May | 15 June (Form 16 / Form 130 for salary: also 15 June) |
Deposit TDS
Tax deducted in any month is paid by the 7th of the next month; for March, by 30 April.
File the statement
One statement per form type per quarter — even if only one payment had TDS.
Issue certificates
Form 16A / 131 are downloaded from TRACES after the statement is processed.
Correct errors
Correction statements fix PAN, challan or amount errors so deductees get credit.
Late fee (234E) and penalty (271H) – and their new sections
The amounts have not changed under the Income-tax Act, 2025; only the section numbers have. Defaults for periods up to March 2026 are dealt with under the 1961 Act.
| Default | Section (1961 → 2025 Act) | Consequence |
|---|---|---|
| Statement filed after the due date | Section 234E → Section 427 | ₹200 per day until filed, not more than the TDS/TCS amount |
| Statement not filed, or filed with incorrect information | Section 271H → Section 461 | Penalty of ₹10,000 to ₹1,00,000. No penalty if TDS, fee and interest are paid and the statement is filed within one month of the due date |
| TDS not deducted or not paid on time | Section 201(1A) → corresponding provision | Interest 1% / 1.5% per month, and the expense can be disallowed in your income-tax computation |
Example: one quarter filed 60 days late
- Late fee: 60 × ₹200 = ₹12,000 (or the TDS amount, if lower).
- Filed after one month, so a penalty of ₹10,000–₹1,00,000 can also be levied.
- Your deductees cannot see the credit in Form 26AS until you file.
Already received a default notice?
- We download the TRACES justification report and find the cause.
- PAN, challan and short-deduction errors are fixed by a correction statement.
- Not included in our filing plans — fixed quote after review. Late-filing guide →
Who must file TDS returns?
Every person who deducts TDS or collects TCS using a TAN must file a quarterly statement for each quarter in which tax was deducted or collected.
Quarterly statements are required from
- Companies, LLPs and partnership firms
- Proprietors and HUFs whose accounts were audited in the previous year
- Employers paying salary above the taxable limit
- Government offices, trusts, societies and NGOs
- Sellers required to collect TCS
Need a TAN first?
- A TAN is mandatory to deduct TDS and file statements — we can apply for it online.
- Individuals not liable to audit who buy property, pay rent above the limit or pay contractors file a one-time challan-cum-statement with their PAN instead (Form 26QB/26QC/26QD, renumbered under the 2026 Rules).
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Documents required for TDS return filing
Send data in Excel in any format — we convert it. These are the details every statement needs.
Deductor details
- TAN and PAN of the deductor
- E-filing / TRACES login
- Responsible person’s details
- Last filed statement (token number)
Challans
- Challan / CIN for each deposit
- BSR code, date & serial number
- Amount of tax, interest and fee paid
Deductee data
- Name and PAN of each deductee
- Amount paid / credited & date
- Section and rate of TDS
- Form 15G/15H or lower-deduction certificates
Salary (24Q / 138)
- Employee salary break-up
- Tax regime chosen by each employee
- Investment declarations
- Annual salary details for Q4
How our TDS return filing service works
Talk to us
Fill the form or WhatsApp us. We confirm the forms, quarter and plan.
Share data
Send challans and deductee details on email or WhatsApp.
We verify & you approve
PANs and challans are validated, the FVU is generated and sent for your OK.
Filed & certificates issued
We upload the statement and share the acknowledgement. Form 16/16A follow once TRACES processes it.
Your TDS statements are prepared by qualified Chartered Accountants
MDF Consultancy Services runs mydigitalfiling.in from Agra and serves deductors across India. Every statement is prepared and checked by our team of qualified Chartered Accountants and tax professionals — not by software alone.
Expert CA team
Every statement is reviewed before upload.
Fewer default notices
PAN, challan and section codes validated first.
Data kept private
Your documents are used only for your filing.
Help after filing
Form 16/16A download; corrections and TRACES defaults quoted separately.
Money-back guarantee
If we are unable to complete your TDS return filing, or you are not satisfied with our service, we refund our professional fee in full — only government fees already paid on your behalf are deducted, as per our refund policy. Refund requests can be raised within 30 days of payment.
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TDS guides
TDS return filing – frequently asked questions
What is the due date for TDS return filing?
Quarterly TDS and TCS statements are due by 31 July (April–June), 31 October (July–September), 31 January (October–December) and 31 May (January–March). The next due date is 31 October 2026 for the July–September 2026 quarter.
Which TDS return forms apply from 1 April 2026?
For tax deducted from 1 April 2026 under the Income-tax Act, 2025, Form 24Q is replaced by Form 138, Form 26Q by Form 140, Form 27Q by Form 144 and Form 27EQ by Form 143. Statements and corrections for periods up to 31 March 2026 continue on the old forms.
What is the late fee for filing a TDS return late?
A late fee of ₹200 per day applies until the statement is filed, but it cannot exceed the total TDS or TCS in that statement. It was levied under section 234E of the 1961 Act and is now under section 427 of the Income-tax Act, 2025.
What is the penalty under section 271H, and what is it called now?
If a statement is not filed or contains incorrect information, a penalty of ₹10,000 to ₹1,00,000 can be levied. This was section 271H and is section 461 under the Income-tax Act, 2025. No penalty applies if the tax, fee and interest are paid and the statement is filed within one month of the due date.
Who is required to file TDS returns?
Every person who has deducted TDS or collected TCS using a TAN — companies, LLPs, firms, government offices, trusts, employers and individuals or HUFs whose accounts were audited in the previous year. A statement is due for every quarter in which tax was deducted or collected.
What is the difference between Form 24Q, 26Q, 27Q and 27EQ?
Form 24Q reports TDS on salary, Form 26Q reports TDS on other payments to residents such as rent, contract and professional fees, Form 27Q reports TDS on payments to non-residents, and Form 27EQ reports TCS. From April 2026 they are Forms 138, 140, 144 and 143.
Can I file a TDS return without a TAN?
No. A TAN is mandatory to deduct TDS and to file quarterly statements. The only exception is an individual not liable to audit who deducts TDS on buying property, paying rent or paying contractors, who uses a one-time challan-cum-statement with their PAN.
How do I correct a TDS return that is already filed?
Errors in PAN, challan details or amounts are fixed by filing a correction statement through TRACES. A correction statement can be filed within six years from the end of the financial year in which the original statement was due. We handle corrections and TRACES default notices; these are not included in our filing plans and are quoted separately.
When must Form 16 and Form 16A be issued?
Form 16 for salary must be issued by 15 June after the end of the financial year. Form 16A is issued within 15 days of the quarterly statement due date. For tax deducted from April 2026, they are called Form 130 and Form 131. Certificates can be downloaded only after TRACES processes the statement, so the exact date depends on the department’s processing.
Is there any government fee for filing TDS returns, and what do you charge?
No. Filing a TDS or TCS statement online on the Income Tax e-filing portal with your TAN login is free. Only if you file through a TIN Facilitation Centre is a small upload charge payable. All our plans use the free online mode. Our professional fee is per form (per return), per quarter and per TAN: ₹499 + GST for up to 100 deductees, ₹999 + GST for unlimited deductees, or ₹2,999 + GST a year for all four quarters of one form type. Corrections and TRACES default resolution are quoted separately.
Reviewed by the MDF Tax Team • Last updated: 5 October 2026 • Sources: Late filing fee & penalty for TDS/TCS statements, Section 461, Income-tax Act 2025, e-filing portal updates. This page is general information, not legal advice.
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