TDS Return Filing — Quarterly, Accurate & On Time
RLVC handles your quarterly TDS returns, challan reconciliation, and TDS certificates — so you avoid late fees, interest, and compliance notices under Section 234E.
Book Free ConsultationWhat is TDS Return Filing?
Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) is the mechanism by which the payer deducts a specified percentage of tax before making certain payments — salaries, professional fees, rent, contractor payments, interest, and more — and deposits it with the government. The deductor (employer or business) must then file a quarterly TDS return declaring all deductions made during the quarter.
Failure to file TDS returns on time or incorrectly attracts a late fee of ₹200 per day under Section 234E and a penalty under Section 271H. RLVC ensures your TDS returns are filed accurately every quarter — keeping you and your employees fully compliant.
Who Needs to File TDS Returns?
- Employers deducting TDS on employee salaries (Form 24Q)
- Businesses making payments to contractors, professionals, or consultants above ₹30,000 per transaction
- Companies deducting TDS on rent above ₹2.4 lakh per year
- Businesses deducting TDS on interest, commission, or brokerage payments
- Entities deducting TDS on payments to non-residents (Form 27Q)
- All entities with a valid TAN (Tax Deduction Account Number)
Where TDS Compliance Goes Wrong
Wrong TDS Rate Applied
Applying the wrong TDS rate for a payment type — or missing threshold limits — triggers a Section 201 short-deduction notice and interest demand from the department.
Challan Entry Errors
Incorrect BSR code, challan serial number, or deposit date in the TDS return causes a TRACES mismatch — the challan doesn't map to your return and triggers notices.
Missed Quarterly Deadlines
Late TDS return filing attracts ₹200 per day under Section 234E from the due date — accumulating quickly across even a single delayed quarter.
Form 16 / 16A Not Issued
Failure to generate and issue TDS certificates after filing means employees cannot claim their TDS credit — creating disputes and compliance defaults.
26AS Credit Mismatch
Errors in PAN of deductees or challan details mean TDS credit doesn't reflect in the employee's or vendor's 26AS — they cannot claim credit and approach you with complaints.
No TAN or Unregistered TAN
Businesses deducting TDS without a valid TAN, or using an incorrect TAN on challans, face penalties and invalid returns — all payments become non-compliant.
How RLVC Helps
Form 24Q — Salary TDS
Quarterly TDS return for employers — covering all employee salary deductions, tax calculations, and challan details for the quarter.
Form 26Q — Non-Salary TDS
TDS return for payments to contractors, professionals, rent, commission, interest, and all other non-salary deductions — filed quarterly.
Challan Reconciliation
All TDS challans are matched with TRACES data to ensure the correct amounts are credited — preventing mismatch notices from the department.
Form 16 / 16A Generation
TDS certificates — Form 16 for employees and Form 16A for non-salary deductees — generated and provided for distribution after each return.
26AS Reconciliation
Deductees' 26AS is reconciled with filed returns to ensure all credits reflect correctly — preventing employee refund issues and IT notices.
Correction Returns & TRACES
Errors in previously filed TDS returns are corrected via TRACES — PAN corrections, challan corrections, and deductee detail amendments handled promptly.
Documents Required
Share these with RLVC digitally — via WhatsApp or email. No physical submission required.
- TAN of the deductor
- PAN of all deductees (employees, vendors)
- Salary / payment amounts for each deductee
- Challan details — BSR code, serial number, date, amount deposited
- Bank statement showing TDS deposit
- Previous quarter's TDS return (if correction needed)
- Rent agreements (for Section 194-I deductions)
- Contractor / professional invoices (for Section 194-C / 194-J)
How We Work
Challan Verification
All TDS challans deposited during the quarter are verified against TRACES — BSR code, serial, date, and amount confirmed before return preparation begins.
Return Preparation
Deductee-wise TDS details are compiled — correct PAN, payment amounts, applicable rates, and challan mapping — for Form 24Q and/or 26Q as applicable.
E-Filing on TRACES
The return is filed on the TRACES portal well before the quarterly due date. Filing acknowledgement is shared with you immediately after submission.
Certificate Issuance
Form 16 (employees) and Form 16A (non-salary deductees) are generated and handed over so deductees can claim their TDS credit without any issues.
Benefits of Professional TDS Filing
No Short-Deduction Notices
Correct TDS rates applied to every payment type — eliminating Section 201 demands and the interest that accumulates when deduction falls short.
Challans Always Reconciled
Every challan is matched before filing — so no mismatch notices arise, and your TRACES account stays clean quarter after quarter.
Form 16 / 16A on Time
Employees and vendors receive their TDS certificates promptly after each quarter — no delays, no disputes, no impact on their ITR filing.
Corrections Handled Promptly
Any error in past returns — PAN, challan, deductee details — is corrected on TRACES quickly, preventing 26AS mismatches from persisting.
Quarterly on Autopilot
RLVC tracks all four quarterly deadlines and files well in advance — so you never worry about Section 234E late fees accumulating.
Fully Remote
Share challan and payment data via WhatsApp or email. RLVC handles the complete filing process — no office visit needed, pan India.
Why Clients Choose RLVC
25+ Years of Deep Expertise
Since 1999, RLVC has specialised exclusively in income tax, GST, and business tax — not a general CA firm that dabbles in everything.
700+ Income Tax Clients
With 700+ individual and business income tax clients and 180+ GST registered clients served, RLVC's track record speaks for itself.
Completely Digital — Pan India
Share documents via WhatsApp or email. RLVC handles everything digitally — you don't need to visit an office regardless of where in India you are.
Deadline Guarantee
RLVC tracks every compliance deadline — income tax, GST, TDS — and ensures your filings are done well before the due date every time.
Direct Advisor Access
You work directly with experienced tax professionals — not with juniors or assistants. Your queries are answered by people who know your case.
End-to-End Service
From GST registration to income tax filing, TDS returns to CIT(A) appeals — RLVC covers the full spectrum of tax compliance so you never need to go elsewhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the quarterly due dates for TDS returns?
Q1 (Apr–Jun): 31st July | Q2 (Jul–Sep): 31st October | Q3 (Oct–Dec): 31st January | Q4 (Jan–Mar): 31st May. RLVC files well before these dates to avoid any last-minute issues.
What is the penalty for late TDS return filing?
A late fee of ₹200 per day is levied under Section 234E from the due date until the return is filed, subject to a maximum of the TDS amount. An additional penalty of ₹10,000 to ₹1,00,000 may also apply under Section 271H for delays beyond one year or other defaults.
Do I need a TAN to file TDS returns?
Yes. Every deductor must have a TAN (Tax Deduction Account Number) — a 10-digit alphanumeric number. If you don't have a TAN, RLVC can assist with TAN registration before filing begins.
What if I have made an error in a previously filed TDS return?
Corrections can be filed via TRACES — the TDS reconciliation portal. RLVC handles all types of corrections including PAN corrections, challan amount corrections, and deductee detail amendments. It is important to correct errors promptly to avoid mismatches in employees' 26AS.
Can RLVC file a correction return for a return filed years ago?
Yes. RLVC can file correction returns on TRACES for past quarters — correcting PAN errors, challan mapping errors, or deductee details. This is important when an employee or vendor reports that TDS credit is not appearing in their 26AS. There is no time bar on filing corrections for most types of errors.
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Never miss a TDS deadline.
RLVC tracks your quarterly due dates and files every return accurately — so you and your employees stay fully compliant.