TDS Return Due Date

Due Date for TDS Payment for FY 2025-2026

The due date for TDS payment is usually the 7th of the next month. The TDS due dates for FY 2025-2026 are mentioned in the table below:

TDS Return Due Dates for FY 2025-2026

The due dates for filing TDS returns for FY 2025-2026 are mentioned in the table below:

Different Types of TDS Forms

The following are the TDS return forms and the purpose for which they are used:

Penalties on TDS/TCS Return After Filing Due Date

In case there are delays in depositing TDS, or errors while filing TDS returns, the following penalties shall become applicable:

1. Late filing fees
2. Penalty
3. Interest

Late Filing Fees

Failure to file your TDS returns within the due date will mean that you will be subject to a late filing fee of Rs.200 per day. The fee will be charged for every day after the due date, until the date on which your return is filed. However, the maximum fees that you will have to pay will be limited to the TDS amount.

Example

For instance, if your TDS payable amount is Rs.7,500 on 14th May, and the amount is paid on 19th November, the total number of days between the aforementioned dates is 190. Therefore, Rs.200 per day for 190 days will be Rs.38,000. However, since your TDS payable amount is Rs.7,500, your late filing fees will be only Rs.7,500 and not Rs.38,000. But, you will be charged an interest to you.

Penalty for TDS Return

In case TDS returns are filed after the due date, or there are discrepancies in the return forms, the following penalties shall become applicable:

1. Penalty under Section 234E: Under this section of the Income Tax Act, the deductor will be charged Rs.200 per day until TDS is paid, but the penalty amount cannot be more than the TDS amount.
2. Penalty under Section 271H: A penalty which may range between a minimum of Rs.10,000 and a maximum of Rs.1 lakh shall be applicable in case wrong details have been submitted, such as incorrect PAN, incorrect tax amount, etc.

A penalty will not be charged under Section 271H of the Income Tax Act in case TDS/TCS returns are not filed within the due date, provided that the following conditions are applicable:

1. The TDS/TCS is paid to the government's credit.
2. The filing of the TDS/TCS return is done prior to the expiry of one year from the due date.
3. The interest and late filing fees (if any) have been paid to the government's credit.

How to File Quarterly TDS Return for FY 2025–26

1. Visit the official website of the Income Tax Department.

1. Enter your user ID, password, and the captcha code, then click the ‘Login’ button.

1. After logging in, click on the ‘TDS’ tab, then select ‘Upload TDS’ from the available options.

1. Review the details of your TDS Return for 2025. Once everything looks good, click ‘Validate’ to proceed.

1. On the next screen, you’ll be able to upload the TDS file.

1. If you’re using a digital signature, download the document first, then click on ‘Add’ to attach your signature file.

1. Once the upload is successful, a confirmation message will appear on your screen. You’ll also receive a confirmation email on your registered email ID.

What is the Interest on Late Payment of TDS?

The interest rate on the TDS late deposit is given below:

As per Section 201(1A), a delayed deposit of TDS post deduction incurs interest at a rate of 1.5% per month. Interest accrues from the deduction date to the actual deposit date, calculated on a monthly basis without considering the number of days. In essence, a portion of a month is treated as a full month.

For instance, if a TDS of Rs. 5,000 was deducted on 13 January 2023 and paid on 17 May 2023, the interest amounts to Rs. 375, computed as follows: Rs. 5000 x 1.5% p.m. x 5 months (January to May).

While the Income Tax Act of 1961 does not define a 'month', court rulings typically interpret it as a period of 30 days rather than a calendar month. Interest accrues from the TDS deduction date, not the due date.

Consider a scenario where TDS is deposited one month after the due date. For instance, if TDS was deducted on 21 February 2023, with a due date of 7 March 2023, but deposited on 8 March 2023 (one day late), interest applies from 21 February 2023 to 8 March 2023, totalling two months. Hence, an interest of 1.5% p.m. x 2 months = 3% on the TDS amount is levied.

Note: The aforementioned interest must be paid prior to filing the TDS return.