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What is TDS Return – Non-Salary (Form 26Q)?

Form 26Q is a type of TDS return that needs to be filed for all payments other than salaries, where tax has been deducted at source (TDS). This includes payments like contractor bills, rent (non-individuals), professional fees, interest, commission, brokerage, and more made to residents of India.

Under the Income Tax Act, if a business, company, or organization deducts TDS on such payments, it must file Form 26Q quarterly to report the TDS amount deducted and deposited. This helps the Income Tax Department match the deducted amount with the recipient’s PAN and confirm tax compliance.

The form contains important details such as the PAN of the deductor and deductee, the TDS section, amount paid, TDS deducted, date of deduction, and challan details. Filing Form 26Q accurately and on time is mandatory, and any delay can lead to penalties, interest, and disallowance of expenses.

At CallMyCA, we help businesses, professionals, and organizations file their 26Q returns accurately, on time, and without hassle. Whether you deduct TDS monthly, quarterly, or occasionally, we ensure your filing is fully compliant with the latest rules.

4 EASY STEPS OF

TDS Return - Salary (24Q) Registration

Share Your Details
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Share Your Details

We Prepare the Return
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We Prepare the Return

Return Filing on TRACES Portal
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Return Filing on TRACES Portal

You Get a Filing Receipt and TDS Summary
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You Get a Filing Receipt and TDS Summary

DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST

Documents Required for TDS Return - Salary (24Q) Registration Online

BENEFITS OF TDS RETURN - NON-SALARY (26Q) REGISTRATION

Registering a TDS Return - Non-Salary (26Q) offers many advantages

Avoid Penalties and Legal Trouble

Late or incorrect filing can attract fines. We file it correctly and on time to keep you safe.

Professional Accuracy

We double-check every entry—deductee details, challans, sections—so your return is always accurate.

Quarterly Compliance Support

Whether you need it for one quarter or all four, we remind and manage everything for you.

PAN Verification of Deductees

We verify PANs to avoid rejections or default notices from the tax department.

Quick Filing Turnaround

Your TDS return can be filed within 24–48 hours with complete transparency.

Expert Handling of Corrections

Need to revise a previous return? We help with online corrections of challan, PAN, or section errors.

Annual TDS Summary Provided

At the end of the year, we give you a clear summary of all TDS returns filed with us.

Access to Form 16A Generation

Once filed, we help you generate and distribute Form 16A to vendors, professionals, and contractors.

100% Digital Process

No paperwork or visits. Just share details over WhatsApp or email, and we handle the rest.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Any deductor (like a company, business, LLP, or professional) who has made non-salary payments like professional fees, rent, or contractor payments, and has deducted TDS, must file Form 26Q quarterly using a valid TAN.

Form 26Q is filed every quarter. Due dates are:

  • Q1 (Apr–Jun): July 31
  • Q2 (Jul–Sep): Oct 31
  • Q3 (Oct–Dec): Jan 31
  • Q4 (Jan–Mar): May 31
    Filing on time avoids late fees and notices.

If you fail to file the TDS return, you may face:

  • Late filing fee of Rs. 200 per day
  • Penalty up to Rs. 1,00,000
  • Disallowance of expenses under Income Tax
    That’s why timely filing is very important.

Yes, TAN (Tax Dedication Account Number) is required for filing Form 26Q. Without TAN, you cannot submit TDS returns for non-salary payments.

Form 24Q is used for TDS on salary payments, while Form 26Q is for all other payments, such as professional fees, rent, commission, etc. Both forms are filed quarterly, but deal with different kinds of TDS.

If any detail like PAN, challan, or amount is wrong, we help you file a revised TDS return. We support correction returns for both short deduction and excess deduction issues.

Yes, but it requires accurate challan matching, section understanding, and utility use. One mistake can lead to rejection or a penalty. That’s why businesses prefer experts like CallMyCA for peace of mind.

Only if the individual is required to deduct TDS due to business or professional activities and has a TAN. Otherwise, individuals paying rent for personal use usually fall under Form 26QC (not 26Q).

Rates vary based on the nature of payment:

  • Professional fees (u/s 194J): 10%
  • Contractor (u/s 194C): 1%/2%
  • Rent (u/s 194I): 10% or 2%
  • Commission (u/s 194H): 5%
    We ensure the correct section and rate are applied.

Yes. Once your Form 26Q is filed and processed, we help you download Form 16A from TRACES, which you can then issue to all deductees.