TDS

TDS — Deduct Right. Deposit On Time.

TDS made predictable — from deduction to reporting.Understand when to deduct, how much to deduct, and how to file correctly — without notices, penalties, or reconciliation chaos.



Light Bulb Overview

From vendor payments to payroll deductions — clarity across the entire TDS lifecycle. Applicability, rates, returns, certificates, and notices — explained without jargon.



Writing Hand TDS at a Glance

What TDS Covers
  • Applicability by nature of payment
  • TDS sections & rates
  • Deduction and deposit timelines
  • Quarterly returns (24Q, 26Q, 27Q, 27EQ)
  • TDS certificates (Form 16 / 16A)
  • Reconciliation & notices
Why TDS Creates Risk
  • Wrong section or rate selection
  • Delayed deduction or deposit
  • Mismatch between books, challans, and returns
  • Certificate delays impacting vendors/employees
  • Automated notices and penalties
Brijesh Thakar & Associates LensTDS failures are process failures — not tax problems.



Books Knowledge Library (Evergreen)

Build structural clarity and reduce recurring compliance errors.
  • What Is TDS — Applicability Explained Simply
  • Common TDS Sections & Rates (Salary, Contractors, Professionals, Rent)
  • TDS on Salary — Employer Obligations Explained
  • TDS on Vendor & Professional Payments
  • TDS for Startups & Small Businesses — Practical Guide
  • TDS vs GST — How They Interact
  • Lower / Nil Deduction Certificates — When Applicable



Rolled-Up Newspaper Pulse Updates (Current Affairs)

To Track rate changes, procedural updates, and enforcement patterns.
  • TDS Rate Changes & Budget Announcements
  • Due Date Extensions for TDS Returns
  • Changes in Form 26Q / 24Q Reporting
  • TRACES Portal Updates & Common Errors
  • Increased Scrutiny Areas — What Notices Are Targeting



Hammer and Wrench Application & Tools (Action-Oriented)

To ensure correct execution and reconciliation.
  • Monthly TDS Compliance Calendar
  • TDS Section & Rate Selection Checklist
  • TDS Deposit & Return Filing Tracker
  • Form 16 / 16A Issuance Tracker
  • Webinar: “Avoid TDS Notices — Practical Compliance Fixes”
  • Case Study: How an SME Resolved TDS Mismatch Notices



Check Mark Button Why TDS Matters

Placed mid-page as grounding context.
  • For SME Owners / CFOsTDS errors lead to disallowed expenses and cascading penalties.
  • For HR & Payroll TeamsSalary TDS mistakes directly affect employee trust and year-end ITRs.
  • For StartupsWeak TDS processes raise red flags during due diligence.
  • For Vendors & ProfessionalsDelayed or incorrect certificates block refunds and create disputes.


Brijesh Thakar & Associates Insight Box
Most TDS notices arise from mismatches — not non-payment.Aligning deduction, deposit, return filing, and certificates prevents repeat scrutiny.

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