TDS-26QhighCBDT (Income Tax)

TDS-26Q — Quarterly TDS Statement — Other than Salaries

Quarterly statement of tax deducted on contractor, professional, rent, interest and commission payments.

Due
31 Jul / 31 Oct / 31 Jan / 31 May
Frequency
Quarterly
If it lapses
Late filing fee ₹200/day under s.234E, capped at the TDS deducted
Statutory reference
Rule 31A, Income-tax Rules 1962

Who has to file it

Every one of these has to hold before TDS-26Q binds an entity:

  • TAN registered
Filed on:
TRACES / NSDL
Usually owned by:
Accountant
Typical effort:
3 hours

Common questions

When is TDS-26Q due?
31 Jul / 31 Oct / 31 Jan / 31 May. It falls due every quarter.
Who has to file TDS-26Q?
It applies to TAN registered.
What is the penalty for filing TDS-26Q late?
Late filing fee ₹200/day under s.234E, capped at the TDS deducted
Where is TDS-26Q filed?
TRACES / NSDL.

This is the standing statutory position. The government extends deadlines often, and an extension is not reflected here until the rule is updated. Mallah Software Services Private Limited is a software company and not a firm of company secretaries or chartered accountants — nothing here is legal, tax or secretarial advice. Confirm the date with your professional before relying on it. See the Professional Disclaimer.

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