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TDS · DEPOSIT, RETURNS AND CERTIFICATES

Which TDS Return Should You File? 24Q, 26Q, 27Q and Their New Forms

Choose the right salary, resident or non-resident statement and understand the 2026 form changes.

By Vyapar Setu Online | Deposit, returns and certificates · 27 October 2026

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The right TDS return depends on the payment and the recipient. Your business structure alone does not decide the form: one company may need several different statements.

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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