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TDS Interest Calculator — Late Deduction, Late Payment & Late Fee
TDS deducted late costs 1% per month; TDS deposited late costs 1.5% per month; and a TDS return filed late costs ₹200 per day (never more than the TDS itself). Enter your dates to see the exact interest and fee, month by month.
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TDS Interest & Late Fee — common questions
How are months counted for TDS interest?
A part of a month is counted as a full month. For late deduction the period starts from the date tax was deductible; for late payment it starts from the date tax was actually deducted, and runs till the date of payment.
Can interest on late TDS be waived?
No. Interest for late deduction or payment is compulsory and must be paid before the TDS return is filed. It is also not allowed as a business expense, so paying TDS on time is always cheaper.
What is the late fee for a TDS return?
₹200 for every day of delay after the due date, until the return is filed, but never more than the total TDS in that return. Separately, a penalty can apply if the return is filed more than a year late.
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