SRIDIGI TAX & COMPLIANCE

TDS Compliance Support for Businesses.

Practical support for identifying applicable TDS-related requirements, organizing deduction records, preparing relevant information and completing the applicable compliance workflow.

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PAYMENT
APPLICABILITY
DEDUCTION
RECORD
REPORTING
CERTIFICATES
FOLLOW-UP

01 Understand Applicability

Review whether TDS requirements may apply based on the nature of the transaction and applicable provisions.

02 Organize Deduction Data

Keep relevant payment, deduction and taxpayer information organized.

03 Filing & Reporting Support

Assist with the applicable TDS reporting and compliance workflow within the agreed scope.

04 Records & Follow-up

Maintain relevant documentation and support applicable follow-up requirements.

What Is TDS?

TDS, or Tax Deducted at Source, is a mechanism under which tax may be deducted from certain payments at source and deposited through the applicable tax-compliance process, subject to the relevant provisions.

When Can TDS Be Relevant?

Examples of payment or transaction categories may include:

Salary Professional Contract Rent Interest Commission Other Specified Payments
Note: Whether TDS applies can depend on the nature of the payment, payer/payee status, amount, applicable provision and other circumstances.

How the TDS Process Works

PAYMENT
APPLICABILITY
DEDUCTION
RECORD
REPORTING
CERTIFICATES / STATEMENT

What Information May Be Needed?

Required information can vary depending on the transaction, taxpayer and applicable provisions.

  • Payer Details
  • Payee Details
  • PAN Information
  • Payment Details
  • Payment Date
  • Nature of Payment
  • Deduction Info
  • Accounting Records
  • Prev. Records
  • Supporting Info

Different Payments Can Have Different TDS Considerations

Salary

Applicability depends on the relevant provisions.

Professional / Consultancy

Applicability depends on the relevant provisions.

Contract / Work

Applicability depends on the relevant provisions.

Rent

Applicability depends on the relevant provisions.

Interest

Applicability depends on the relevant provisions.

Commission / Other

Applicability depends on the relevant provisions.

Keep TDS Records Organized

Businesses may need to maintain records showing relevant payments, deductions and related taxpayer information.

  • Payment Details
  • Invoices
  • TDS Amount
  • PAN Details
  • Deduction Records
  • Accounting Entries
  • Deposit Records
  • Certificates (where applicable)

TDS and Accounting Should Stay Connected

Accurate accounting records can help businesses keep payment, deduction and tax-related information organized.

INVOICE / PAYMENT
↓
ACCOUNTING ENTRY
↓
TDS REVIEW
↓
DEDUCTION & RECORD
↓
REPORTING / COMPLIANCE

Prepare the Relevant TDS Reporting

Where applicable, TDS-related statements or returns need to be prepared and submitted according to the requirements that apply to the payer and the relevant period.

Maintain Relevant TDS Documentation

Depending on the transaction and applicable requirements, businesses may need to maintain or provide relevant TDS certificates, statements or supporting records.

Deduction Record

Reporting Record

Certificate

Supporting Documents

Review TDS Data Before Finalizing

Reviewing deduction records against accounting and available tax-related information can help identify differences before the applicable compliance process is completed.

  • Payment Records
  • Accounting Entries
  • TDS Deduction Data
  • PAN Details
  • Reporting Data
  • Certificate Info

Common TDS Challenges Businesses Face

  • Incorrect Applicability Assessment
  • Missing PAN Information
  • Incorrect Payment Classification
  • Unorganized Payment Records
  • TDS Data Mismatch
  • Incomplete Accounting Entries
  • Missed Internal Review
  • Incomplete Documentation
Specific consequences and requirements depend on the applicable provisions and circumstances.

TDS and Income Tax Return Are Connected — But Different

TDS information may form part of the records considered during income-tax return preparation, where relevant.

TDS

Tax may be deducted at source from applicable payments.

  • Deduction
  • Records
  • Reporting
  • Certificates / Statements
  • Compliance

INCOME TAX RETURN

Taxpayer reports relevant income and other applicable information.

  • Income
  • Tax computation
  • Deductions / adjustments where applicable
  • Return preparation
  • Filing
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Our Approach

How SriDiGi Can Help With TDS

Requirement Review

Help identify the information needed for the relevant TDS workflow.

Record Organization

Help structure payment and deduction records.

Compliance Support

Assist with applicable preparation and reporting processes.

Follow-up Support

Help organize applicable follow-up and documentation within the agreed scope.

TDS Support for Businesses & Professionals

Companies

LLPs

Partnership Businesses

Proprietorships

Professional Firms

Consultants

Service Businesses

Growing Businesses

When Should You Get TDS Support?

You make payments that may involve TDS.
You are unsure whether TDS applies to a transaction.
You need help organizing deduction records.
You need support preparing applicable TDS reporting.
You need help reviewing TDS-related information.
You need support with relevant certificates or documentation.
You want recurring TDS compliance support.

How We Work With You

01

Understand

02

Review Transactions

03

Identify Reqs

04

Prepare Records

05

Complete Workflow

06

Support Follow-up

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Frequently Asked Questions

TDS, or Tax Deducted at Source, is a mechanism where tax may be deducted from certain payments at source and deposited according to the applicable rules.
It can apply to various transactions like salary, professional fees, contracts, rent, interest, or commission, depending on the payer/payee status and relevant provisions.
No. Applicability depends on the nature of the payment, payer/payee circumstances and the relevant provisions.
Common examples include salary, professional/consultancy payments, contract payments, rent, and interest. Applicability varies based on the rules.
PAN-related information may be relevant to the applicable TDS process and reporting, subject to the rules.
Businesses typically maintain payment details, invoices, TDS amounts deducted, PAN details, accounting entries, and deposit/reporting records.
Yes, where included in the agreed service scope.
Yes, where applicable and within the agreed scope.
No. They are separate compliance activities.
Yes, where relevant and supported by available records.
No. Compliance is based on the accurate and timely provision of information by the business according to the applicable rules.
No. Processing and review depend entirely on the relevant authorities and the applicable compliance processes.
Yes, based on the agreed ongoing engagement.
Where relevant, TDS information may be part of the information reviewed during ITR preparation.

Need Help With TDS Compliance?

Tell us about your business, the type of payments you make and the TDS-related support you need. We'll help identify the appropriate next step.

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TDS applicability, rates, thresholds, reporting requirements, certificates, filing procedures and other obligations can vary depending on the nature of the payment, taxpayer circumstances, relevant provisions and applicable period. Information on this page is for general service information and should not be treated as legal or tax advice. Applicable requirements should be confirmed for the specific transaction and period.