Category: TDS return

Section 194M – Deduction of TDS by Individual and HUF from payments to contractors and professionals

Section 194M, introduced in the Budget of 2019, specifically targets individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) who were previously exempt from TDS obligations. This section mandates TDS deductions on payments… Read more »

TDS / TCS Compliance Simplified: Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) & Tax Collected at Source (TCS) compliance is a crucial responsibility for all deductors and collectors. While the process is straightforward, common mistakes can lead… Read more »

New File Validation Utilities (FVUs) Version 9.2 & 2.188 released on 4th July, 2025

The latest versions of the File Validation Utilities (FVUs) have been released. The key updates are summarized as under: 1. Omission of Existing Flags/Remarks Remark ‘U’ in Form 26Q, ‘J’… Read more »

Section 194LA: TDS on Compensation for Compulsory Acquisition of Immovable Property

Section 194LA of the Income Tax Act, 1961, requires any person (referred to as the “payer”) making a payment to a resident (the “payee”) for the compulsory acquisition of immovable… Read more »

Section 194S – TDS on the transfer of virtual digital assets and cryptocurrencies

Section 194S of the Income Tax Act was introduced to regulate taxation on transactions involving Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs), including cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The provision ensures tax compliance… Read more »