What should I do if TDS is deducted but not deposited?

If you have solid proof about your employer not depositing the taxes deducted, it is best to bring this to your employer’s notice before taking further steps. If your employer does not respond even after repeated requests, you can take action by filing a written complaint to your assessing officer.

What to do after deducting TDS?

In case you have not been able to submit proofs to your employer or if your employer or bank has already deducted TDS and your total income is below the taxable limit) – you can file a return and claim a refund of this TDS. The complete list of Specified Payments eligible for TDS deduction along with the rate of TDS.

What happens when TDS deducted?

If any tax has been deducted at source and deposited with the central government, it shall be treated as a payment of tax on behalf of the person from whose income the deduction was made. In other words, the credit of TDS shall be allowed to the person from whose income tax has been deducted at source.

When should an employer deduct TDS on salary?

When is TDS Deducted under section 192 Under Section 192, TDS is deducted at the time of actual payment of salary and not during the accrual of salary. Tax will also be deducted if your employer pays salary in advance to you or you receive arrears from him.

What happens if my employer does not deduct taxes?

If you have no employer to withhold federal taxes, then you’re responsible for withholding your own. Whether you work for an employer or are self-employed, you must make estimated tax payments during the year when your income exceeds certain levels. In that case, your employer send your money to the IRS for you.

How do you check if employer is depositing your TDS with the government?

How to check if TDS deducted by your Employer is deposited against your PAN?

1. Kindly login to IT e-Filing portal with your credentials.
2. Click on ‘View Form 26AS (Tax Credit)’ link.
3. You will then be re-directed to TRACES website. (
4. Click on ‘View Tax Credit (Form 26AS)’ option.

How TDS return is filed?

Physical TDS returns must be submitted at the TIN-FC. The NSDL manages all TIN-FCs. In case returns are filed online, they can be submitted on the official website of the NSDL TIN. However, a level 2 digital signature must be used by the deductor in case TDS returns are filed online.

Who will pay TDS?

The concept of TDS was introduced with an aim to collect tax from the very source of income. As per this concept, a person (deductor) who is liable to make payment of specified nature to any other person (deductee) shall deduct tax at source and remit the same into the account of the Central Government.

What is 194A section for TDS?

Section 194A deals with deduction of TDS on interest other than interest on securities like Interest on Fixed Deposits,Interest on Loans and Advances other than banks.

Who is responsible for deducting TDS?