Tax Management India. Com
Law and Practice  :  Digital eBook
Research is most exciting & rewarding
  TMI - Tax Management India. Com
Follow us:
  Facebook   Twitter   Linkedin   Telegram

TMI Blog

Home

Difference Between Nil TDS Return and Regular TDS Return

X X   X X   Extracts   X X   X X

→ Full Text of the Document

X X   X X   Extracts   X X   X X

..... Difference Between Nil TDS Return and Regular TDS Return
By: - Ishita Ramani
Income Tax
Dated:- 8-2-2025
Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) is a essential a part of tax compliance for corporations, inclusive of MSMEs and startups. It guarantees tax collection on the source of profits. This article shall help to understand the difference among a Nil TDS Return and a Regular TDS Return is imp .....

X X   X X   Extracts   X X   X X

→ Full Text of the Document

X X   X X   Extracts   X X   X X

..... ortant for businesses to maintain compliance with tax laws. What is a Nil TDS Return? A Nil TDS Return is filed while a company or an individual does no longer have any TDS deductions for the duration of a selected quarter however has a legitimate TAN (Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number). This submission informs the tax government that no tax was deducted, stopping unnecessary notices .....

X X   X X   Extracts   X X   X X

→ Full Text of the Document

X X   X X   Extracts   X X   X X

..... or penalties. When Should You File a Nil TDS Return? * When a business or startup has a TAN however did not deduct TDS all through the zone. * If an MSME or enterprise does now not have transactions requiring TDS deduction in a selected length. * To make certain compliance and keep away from unnecessary scrutiny from the Income Tax Department. What is a Regular TDS Return? A Regular TDS R .....

X X   X X   Extracts   X X   X X

→ Full Text of the Document

X X   X X   Extracts   X X   X X

..... eturn is mandatory for organizations that have deducted TDS on payments like salaries, professional charges, hire, hobby, or contractor payments. It should be filed in each area in Form 24Q, 26Q, or 27Q, depending on the type of price. Key Features of a Regular TDS Return * Includes information of TDS deducted and deposited with the government. * Requires submission of challans and deductee .....

X X   X X   Extracts   X X   X X

→ Full Text of the Document

X X   X X   Extracts   X X   X X

..... details. * Mandatory for all eligible businesses, startups, and MSMEs making taxable payments. Why MSMEs and Startups Should File Nil TDS Returns? * Maintain a Clean Record: Startups and MSMEs want a strong compliance history for funding and regulatory approvals. * Simplifies Future Filings: Continuity in TDS compliance facilitates businesses avoid last-minute chaos. Aspects Nil TDS Retur .....

X X   X X   Extracts   X X   X X

→ Full Text of the Document

X X   X X   Extracts   X X   X X

..... n Regular TDS Return TDS Deducted? No Yes Mandatory to File? No, but recommended Yes, if TDS is deducted Applicable Forms 24Q, 26Q, 27Q 24Q, 26Q, 27Q Penalty for Non-Filing? No legal penalty, but may receive notices Yes, with fines and interest Purpose Declaration of no TDS deduction Reporting deducted and deposited TDS Conclusion Both Nil TDS Return and Regular TDS Return play a .....

X X   X X   Extracts   X X   X X

→ Full Text of the Document

X X   X X   Extracts   X X   X X

..... important position in tax compliance. While submitting a Nil TDS Return isn't mandatory, it enables organizations avoid useless tax department notices. MSMEs and startups should be up to date with their tax duties to make sure easy operations.
Scholarly articles for knowledge sharing by authors, experts, professionals .....

X X   X X   Extracts   X X   X X

→ Full Text of the Document

X X   X X   Extracts   X X   X X

 

 

 

 

Quick Updates:Latest Updates