An employer or company that has valid TAN – Tax Collection and Deduction Account Number can file for online TDS return. Any individual or business who makes a particular payment which is stated under the I-T Act needs to deduct tax at source. The deposit for the same has to be made within the stipulated time. The payment categories include:

• Salary
• Insurance commission
• Income from winning horse races
• Income by way of “Income on Securities”
• Income by way of winning the lottery, puzzles, and others
• Payment in respect of National Saving Scheme and many others

An assesses can submit an e-TDS return if the same was deducted from their income. As mentioned earlier, it is the obligation of the assessee to file within the due date or be liable to pay a penalty for delay. The categories of assessees eligible to electronically file TDS return every quarter are:

• Company
• Persons whose accounts are audited u/s44AB
• Persons holding an office under the Government