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TDS · PROBLEMS AND REFUNDS

Late TDS Deduction, Deposit or Return: Interest, Fees and What to Do

Separate three different defaults and calculate the next steps without confusing fees with tax.

By Vyapar Setu Online | Problems and refunds · 27 October 2026

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TDS learning series · Problems and refunds · Article 22 of 25

“TDS is late” can mean three different things: you deducted it late, paid it late, or filed the statement late. Each needs its own calculation and correction.

Current-year guide: Reviewed 27 October 2026 for Tax Year 2026–27 under the Income-tax Act, 2025 and Income-tax Rules, 2026. Familiar old section and form names are identified for comparison. Earlier-period obligations retain their applicable rules; read the dates and exceptions in this guide.

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