What is the full form of TDS in Income Tax?
The TDS Full Form in Income Tax is Tax Deducted at Source. Tax Deducted at Source is a system under the Income Tax system of India, wherein tax is deducted at the source of income. It means the person making the payment deducts a certain portion of tax before depositing the balance in the recipient’s account. The deducted portion is then paid to the government on behalf of the taxpayer.
Benefits of TDS
The TDS system helps taxpayers and government. TDS ensures government tax collection year-round. Predictability aids government spending and planning. TDS reduces income underreporting by collecting tax at source. This promotes tax collection and fairness. TDS pre-collects tax on various income sources, reducing return tax burden. This streamlines filing and minimizes errors.
How TDS Works
The deductor withholds tax and pays the payee. The deductor delivers the payee Form 16, a certificate of TDS deducted, comprising amount, kind of income, and tax deposit challan. Deductors submit TDS to the government by the deadline. The taxpayer credits TDS at source on income tax returns. Tax liability comes from TDS deposits.
Important TDS Info
Both the deductor and payee need PANs for TDS operations. Organizations deducting TDS for others require TANs. A challan form is needed to deposit TDS with the government. The payee needs Form 16 from the deductor to claim TDS credit. Income tax refunds are available if your yearly TDS exceeds your tax payable.