Understanding TDS Credit: How Many Years Can You Claim?

Discover how many years TDS credit can be claimed and tips for timely tax returns.

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TDS credits can typically be claimed up to 1 year from the end of the financial year in which the tax was deducted. To ensure you don’t miss out, always file your income tax returns on time and keep up-to-date records of your TDS deductions.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is TDS credit? TDS credit refers to the tax deducted at source, which can be claimed as a credit against your total tax liability when you file your income tax returns.
  2. How can I claim TDS credit? To claim TDS credit, ensure that the TDS has been deducted and deposited with the government, then report the TDS details in your income tax return while filing.
  3. What happens if I miss the TDS credit claim deadline? If you miss the claim deadline of one year from the end of the financial year in which TDS was deducted, you may lose your entitlement to such credit for that period.
  4. Can TDS credit be carried forward to the next year? No, TDS credit cannot be carried forward. You must claim it within one year of the end of the financial year when the tax was deducted.