Virtual CFO | Direct Tax

TDS Compliance,Without the Compliance Burden.

WIN Corporate Advisors helps businesses build a structured, ongoing TDS compliance process—so management can focus on the business, not recurring statutory follow-ups.

The Problem

TDS errors rarely begin at return filing.They start much earlier.

A small mistake at the payment or deduction stage can flow into challans, quarterly returns, certificates and reconciliations—creating avoidable interest, notices and follow-up work.

01

Wrong classification

The payment is recorded, but the applicable TDS provision is not identified correctly.

02

Incorrect rate

Different payment categories, payees and conditions can attract different deduction rates.

03

Missed deduction

TDS is not deducted at the correct point in the transaction or accounting cycle.

04

Delayed deposit

The deduction is made, but the related challan and statutory payment are delayed.

05

Reconciliation gaps

Books, deduction records, challans, returns and certificates do not align.

06

Last-minute filing

The quarterly return becomes a deadline exercise instead of the outcome of a controlled process.

Effective TDS compliance begins when the payment is identified—not when the quarterly filing deadline arrives.
Our Approach

More than filing.A structured TDS process.

WIN connects each stage of TDS compliance into one controlled workflow—so quarterly filing becomes the outcome of an accurate, ongoing process.

01

IDENTIFY

Understand the nature of the payment and whether TDS applies.

02

DETERMINE

Identify the applicable provision, rate and threshold.

03

DEDUCT

Calculate and deduct tax at the correct point in the transaction.

04

DEPOSIT

Track challans and meet statutory payment timelines.

05

REPORT

Prepare and file quarterly TDS statements accurately.

06

RECONCILE

Match books, deductions, challans, returns and certificates.

Quick TDS Calculator

Check an indicative TDS estimate.

Choose the payment and enter the transaction details. We’ll show an estimate only for supported cases; other cases can be taken to WIN for review.

Transaction details

Indicative only. Do not use this estimate as a substitute for checking the transaction against current law.

TDS Compliance Services

From the first payment to every quarterly filing.

A dependable TDS process needs more than a calculation. WIN supports the connected compliance tasks that help keep deductions, deposits, returns and records aligned.

Applicability & section mapping

Review the nature of payments and map applicable TDS provisions, thresholds and supporting facts.

Deduction review

Check deduction rates, timing, payee details and transaction-level records before processing.

Challan & deposit coordination

Organise deduction summaries and challan information for accurate and timely tax deposits.

Quarterly statement filing

Prepare and file applicable TDS statements using reconciled deduction and challan data.

Reconciliation & corrections

Compare books, challans, filed statements and tax-credit records; identify mismatches and correction needs.

Certificates & notice support

Assist with TDS certificates, correction follow-ups and responses to routine compliance queries.

Need support across your TDS compliance cycle?

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TDS Compliance Calendar

TDS due dates, clearly laid out.

A practical calendar of the main TDS deposits, statements and certificates for Tax Year 2026–27, with special and government-only filings clearly identified.

Forms shown:Form 138 (salary), Form 140 (resident non-salary), Form 144 (non-resident), Form 141 (specified challan-cum-statements), and related TDS certificates.
Due date / deadlineCompliance / formPeriod coveredWho / details
7th of the following month; March deductions by 30 April 2027Monthly TDS depositEach month in Tax Year 2026–27Regular deposits by non-government deductors. Specific transactions reported with Form 141 follow the separate 30-day rule below.
31 July 2026
31 October 2026
31 January 2027
31 May 2027
Quarterly salary TDS statement — Form 138 (earlier Form 24Q)Q1: Apr–Jun 2026
Q2: Jul–Sep 2026
Q3: Oct–Dec 2026
Q4: Jan–Mar 2027
Employers and specified banks reporting salary, pension or specified interest TDS.
31 July 2026
31 October 2026
31 January 2027
31 May 2027
Quarterly resident non-salary TDS statement — Form 140 (earlier Form 26Q)Q1: Apr–Jun 2026
Q2: Jul–Sep 2026
Q3: Oct–Dec 2026
Q4: Jan–Mar 2027
Quarterly statement for TDS on non-salary payments to residents.
31 July 2026
31 October 2026
31 January 2027
31 May 2027
Quarterly non-resident TDS statement — Form 144 (earlier Form 27Q)Q1: Apr–Jun 2026
Q2: Jul–Sep 2026
Q3: Oct–Dec 2026
Q4: Jan–Mar 2027
For TDS on applicable non-salary payments to non-residents.
31 July 2026
31 October 2026
31 January 2027
31 May 2027
Specified VDA exchange statement — Form 142 (earlier Form 26QF)Q1–Q4 of Tax Year 2026–27Only for an exchange covered by the prescribed alternative arrangement for tax on specified virtual digital asset transactions.
7 July 2026
7 October 2026
7 January 2027
7 April 2027
Declaration reporting — Form 121 (earlier Forms 15G / 15H)Declarations received in each quarterConditional: payer reporting deadline when eligible payee declarations have been received.
TDS payment: within 30 days after month-end; Form 141: within 1 month after month-endChallan-cum-statement — Form 141Each month in which a covered deduction is madeSpecified rent, property, contractor/professional/commission, and virtual digital asset transactions. From 1 October 2026, the updated form also covers specified property purchases from a non-resident by a resident individual/HUF.
15 August 2026
15 November 2026
15 February 2027
15 June 2027
Quarterly TDS certificate — Form 131 (earlier Form 16A)Q1, Q2, Q3 and Q4 respectivelyDue within 15 days after the quarterly statement due date for applicable non-salary TDS.
15 June 2027Salary TDS certificate — Form 130 (earlier Form 16)Tax Year 2026–27Annual certificate due in the financial year immediately following the tax year.
Within 15 days after the Form 141 due dateSpecified transaction TDS certificate — Form 132Each applicable Form 141 filingCertificate for covered Form 141 transactions, including the specified non-resident property transaction category.
Within 15 days from month-end; March by 30 April 2027Government TDS book-adjustment statement — Form 137Each month in Tax Year 2026–27Government accounts offices reporting tax credited through book adjustment without a challan (PAO / Treasury / CDDO).
Important: This is a reference calendar for common and specifically identified TDS obligations—not a substitute for checking applicability to each transaction. Government offices, Form 121 declarations, VDA exchange reporting and Form 141 cases apply only in the stated circumstances. The Form 141 property reporting rules were updated effective 1 October 2026. Official extensions, holidays, and case-specific rules may affect action dates.

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Common Questions

TDS compliance, made clearer.

Straightforward answers to common questions about deduction, deposits, statements and the support WIN provides.

When should TDS generally be deducted?

For many non-salary payments, the applicable rule looks at the earlier of credit or payment; salary and certain specific transactions can follow different timing rules. Check the provision that applies to the transaction and its date. The Income-tax Act, 2025 applies to relevant events from 1 April 2026 onward.

Is depositing TDS the same as filing a TDS statement?

No. Deposit, statement filing and certificate issuance are separate compliance steps, each with its own applicable timeline and reporting requirements. Use the calendar above to identify the relevant obligation, then verify the current official due date for your case.

What information should we keep for TDS compliance?

Keep transaction and ledger details, payment or credit dates, payee name and PAN status, residency and classification details where relevant, deduction workings, challan particulars, filed statements, certificates and any correction or reconciliation records.

Can the Quick TDS Calculator confirm the final tax to deduct?

No. It provides an indicative estimate only for the payment categories and rules currently supported by the feed. Contracts, exemptions, certificates, special facts or changes in law may affect the result; get a case-specific review before relying on it.

How can WIN help with TDS compliance?

WIN can support provision and rate review, deduction processes, challan coordination, statement preparation and filing, reconciliations, correction follow-ups and related compliance queries. The scope can be discussed based on your transactions and reporting needs.

Have a transaction that needs a closer review?

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