A TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) return is a periodic statement that reports the tax deducted at source by an employer or payer. It includes details of the tax deducted, the amount paid to the government, and the particulars of the deductees. Filing TDS returns is mandatory for all individuals and entities responsible for deducting tax at source, as it ensures compliance with income tax regulations and helps in reconciling the income tax liability of the deductees.
Detailed Info: Types of TDS Returns
- Form 24Q
- This form is required for reporting tax deductions on employee salaries. It must be filed by all employers in India.
- Form 26Q
- This form is utilized for reporting tax deductions on various transactions other than salaries, such as rent, professional fees, interest, dividends, and payments to contractors.
- Form 26QB
- This form is specifically for TDS deductions on income from the sale of immovable property in India.
- Form 27Q
- This return is filed to furnish details of transactions involving foreign payments.
- Form 27EQ
- This form pertains to the tax collected at source (TCS) on transactions like the sale of liquor, tendu leaves, scrap sales, and timber.
- Form 27D
- This form is filled to obtain the Tax Collected at Source (TCS) certificate, which validates the TCS return filed using Form 27EQ.