How to File 24Q TDS Returns Faster with Automated Software

Published July 23, 2026   |   OnlineTDS Team   |   5 min read

Form 24Q reports TDS deducted on salary payments — one of the most detail-heavy returns to file, since it requires employee-wise salary breakups, deductions claimed, and tax computed for each employee, every quarter.

What Makes 24Q Filing Time-Consuming

How Software Speeds This Up

Automated 24Q filing software imports employee salary data in bulk, auto-computes tax liability based on the regime chosen, validates PAN and challan details before submission, and generates Form 16 for the whole workforce in one action instead of one certificate at a time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Form 24Q used for?

Form 24Q is the quarterly TDS return for tax deducted on salary payments to employees.

Is Annexure II required every quarter?

No — Annexure II, which contains the full annual salary breakup, is only required in the fourth quarter's 24Q return.

Can 24Q filing software generate Form 16 automatically?

Yes — most dedicated TDS software generates Form 16 for all employees directly from the same data used for 24Q, once the financial year is complete.

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