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TDS_FORM16A · quarterly Return

Form 16A (Non-Salary Certificate): Due Date, Checklist & Penalty Details

Statutory filing schedule, legal sections under Indian Tax & Corporate Laws, client document requirements, and late filing consequences for Indian practitioners.

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Form 16A (Non-Salary Certificate) is a statutory obligation due on day 15 with penalty Penalty ₹100/day u/s 272A.

Section: Applicable Statute · Regulator: Statutory Regulatory Authority · Reviewed by: FCA Tax Practitioner
Statutory Act & Section
Applicable Statute
Indian Tax & Corporate Laws
Standard Due Date
Day 15 following quarter end
Subject to statutory holiday extensions
Who is required to file?
Indian business entities and assessees.
Statutory Penalty / Late Fee
Penalty ₹100/day u/s 272A

Client Document Collection Checklist

Required records to collect from the client before filing Form 16A (Non-Salary Certificate):

CORS Template
TRACES Form 16A quarterly summaries
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