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Wrong Income tax Act selected while paying TDS for the month of April 2026
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....rong Income tax Act selected while paying TDS for the month of April 2026<br> Query (Issue) Started By: - Deepak Dated:- 26-6-2026 Last Reply Date:- 29-6-2026 Income Tax<br>Got 2 Replies<br>Income Tax<br>Dear experts, I caught up in a unfortunate situation. For the month of April,2026, i am supposed to pay TDS before May 7th. While choosing the relevant act in the portal for discharging the lia....
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....bility, i choose old Income Tax Act, 1961 instead of New Income Tax Act, 2025 and discharged. My liability amount is Rs. 50,000 and i could not find any instruction, circular or manual from CBDT regarding how to correct this error. The due date for filing of quarterly return is fast approaching. I already sent a rectification request physically to my TDS ward and also raised a grievance in portal.....
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.... What steps should i take further if no action has been taken on my request and to file quarterly return within due date. Hence, i kindly request the experts to suggest me some alternate mechanism for this mishap. Thanks and Regards Reply By Krishanth Sam: The Reply: Deepak, you've already taken the right initial steps by submitting a rectification request to your TDS ward and raising ....
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....a grievance on the Income Tax portal. If no action is taken before the quarterly TDS return due date, I would recommend following up with your jurisdictional TDS officer in person or through email and keeping proof of all your communications. Don't ignore the return filing deadline, as delayed filing may attract penalties. If you're unsure how to proceed or need help with the rectificat....
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....ion and TDS return filing, Kanakkupillai can assist you in coordinating with the department and ensuring the compliance process is handled correctly. Reply By Ryan Vaz: The Reply: You have already taken the two most important steps: • Submitted a written application to your Jurisdictional TDS Officer. • Raised an online grievance. These actions establish that the ....
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....mistake is bona fide and was reported promptly. Since the tax of Rs. 50,000 has actually been paid within the due date, this is not a case of non-payment of TDS. It is a case of payment under the wrong statutory head due to the transition from the 1961 Act to the 2025 Act.<br> Discussion Forum - Knowledge Sharing ....