Question 1

When is Form 16 due?

Accepted Answer

Form 16 for salary TDS must be issued by 31 May following the end of the financial year.

Question 2

When is Form 16A due?

Accepted Answer

Form 16A for non-salary TDS must be issued within 15 days of the due date for filing the quarterly TDS return.

Question 3

What is the penalty for late TDS certificates?

Accepted Answer

A penalty of ₹100 per day per certificate may be levied under Section 272H, subject to the tax deductible/ collectible.

Question 4

Can Form 16 be revised?

Accepted Answer

Yes. If errors are discovered, a revised Form 16 can be issued after filing a revised TDS return.

Question 5

Does this tool file TDS returns?

Accepted Answer

No. This is only a due-date counter. Use TRACES or your TDS software to file returns and generate certificates.

TDS Certificate Day Counter

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