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TDS Payment Process

What Is TDS Deposit & Why It Matters

Once tax is deducted at source, the deductor must deposit it with the government within the timelines set under the Income Tax Act, 1961, using Challan No./ITNS 281.

Missing the deposit deadline isn't a paperwork slip — it attracts interest under Section 201(1A) at 1.5% per month, and unpaid TDS can even be treated as an assessee-in-default, blocking your TDS return filing altogether.

TrustMark IP Consultants manages the complete journey — computing the exact TDS liability, preparing Challan 281, e-payment on the tax portal, and BSR code/CIN reconciliation — so your deposits are accurate and on time, every month.

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Get your monthly TDS liability computed and deposited correctly — avoid interest under Section 201(1A).

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Documents Required
  • TAN & PAN of the Deductor
  • Payment/Salary Ledger for the Month
  • Applicable TDS Section & Rate Details
  • Net Banking Access for Tax Payment
  • Previous Month's Challan (for Reference)
  • Lower/Nil Deduction Certificate (if any)
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Why Deposit On Time

Benefits of Timely TDS Deposit

Depositing TDS accurately and on schedule keeps you interest-free and keeps your compliance record clean.

Avoid Interest u/s 201(1A)

Depositing on time avoids the 1.5% per month interest charged on delayed TDS payments.

Prevents Assessee-in-Default Status

Timely deposit keeps you from being treated as an assessee-in-default under the Act.

Smooth Return Filing

Correctly deposited challans make quarterly TDS return filing quick and error-free.

Accurate Fund Planning

Knowing your exact monthly liability helps you plan cash flow better.

Fewer Demand Notices

Reconciled challans reduce mismatches that trigger CPC-TDS demand notices.

Builds Deductee Confidence

Timely deposits mean deductees see their tax credit reflected without delay.

Structure

Key Features of TDS Deposit

Understand how and when TDS must be deposited under the Income Tax Act, 1961.

Challan No./ITNS 281

The prescribed challan for depositing TDS/TCS

Monthly Deposit

TDS deducted in a month is deposited by the 7th of the next month

March Deadline

TDS for March can be deposited by 30th April

Mandatory E-Payment

Payment is made online via net banking on the tax portal

Section-wise Rates

TDS rate depends on the nature of payment and section applied

CIN Generation

A Challan Identification Number is generated on successful payment

Interest on Delay

1.5% per month interest applies on tax deducted but deposited late

Challan Correction

Errors in an already-deposited challan can be corrected via OLTAS

How It Works

Our TDS Deposit Process

A transparent, step-by-step process from liability computation to challan reconciliation — with regular status updates at every stage.

Step 01
Liability Computation

Calculate the exact TDS amount deducted across sections for the month.

Step 02
Challan 281 Preparation

Prepare Challan No./ITNS 281 with the correct TAN, assessment year, and section codes.

Step 03
E-Payment on Tax Portal

The challan is submitted and paid online through net banking or the authorised payment gateway.

Step 04
CIN & Receipt Generation

On successful payment, a Challan Identification Number (CIN) and receipt are generated.

Step 05
OLTAS Reconciliation

The deposited challan is verified against OLTAS records to confirm correct credit.

Step 06
Ready for Return Filing

Reconciled challan details are handed off, ready to be used in the quarterly TDS return.

Eligibility

Who Must Deposit TDS

Any person or entity that deducts tax at source is required to deposit it with the government within the prescribed timeline.

Employers Deducting TDS on Salary
Companies & LLPs Paying Contractors
Banks & Financial Institutions
Government Deductors & PSUs
Individuals/HUFs Liable to Tax Audit
Payers Remitting to Non-Residents
Buyers Deducting TDS on Property Sale
Any Entity Holding a Valid TAN
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TDS Deposit Cycle

Understand what happens each month — from liability computation to reconciliation.

Liability Computation

The month's TDS deductions are compiled section-wise and totalled.

Challan 281 Preparation

Challan No./ITNS 281 is filled in with the correct TAN and section details.

E-Payment

The challan is paid online through net banking on the tax payment portal.

CIN Receipt Issued

A Challan Identification Number confirms the deposit is successfully recorded.

OLTAS Reconciliation

The deposit is checked against OLTAS to confirm it's correctly reflected.

Handoff for Return Filing

Reconciled challan data feeds directly into the quarterly TDS return.

Our Edge

Why Choose TrustMark IP Consultants

Accurate Liability Computation

TDS liability calculated by experienced professionals to prevent under- or over-deposit.

End-to-End Deposit Support

From challan preparation to reconciliation — we manage every step of the deposit cycle.

Transparent, Fixed Pricing

No hidden charges — clear breakup of professional fees upfront.

Pan-India Service

We support deductors across India, regardless of jurisdiction or TAN circle.

Fast Turnaround

Challan prepared and payment initiated typically within 24 hours of receiving data.

Post-Deposit Support

Challan correction, OLTAS mismatch resolution, and interest computation support included.

Have Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

TDS deducted in a month must generally be deposited by the 7th of the following month, except for March, where the deadline is extended to 30th April.

TDS/TCS is deposited using Challan No./ITNS 281, which requires the TAN, assessment year, and applicable section code.

Interest at 1.5% per month is charged under Section 201(1A) from the date of deduction to the date of actual deposit, and the deductor may be treated as an assessee-in-default.

TDS payment is mandatorily made online through net banking or the authorised payment gateway on the tax portal; physical challan deposit at bank counters is no longer the norm.

The Challan Identification Number (CIN) confirms successful deposit and is required to correctly reflect the challan while filing the quarterly TDS return.

Yes, errors such as incorrect TAN, assessment year, or amount can be corrected through the OLTAS challan correction mechanism, subject to applicable conditions.

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