What this covers
GST TDS applies to specified deductors and payments. It is not the same as income-tax TDS and has separate registration, return and credit mechanics.
Situations this page is built for
- Government department deductor.
- PSU or notified agency.
- Supplier checking GST TDS credit.
- Accountant filing GSTR-7.
Documents and details to keep ready
- GST TDS registration.
- Supplier invoices.
- Payment records.
- Deductee GSTIN.
- GSTR-7A credit record.
Process
Confirm applicability
Identify the exact tax year, financial year, state, portal, form, registration status, threshold, notice section or transaction type.
Reconcile records
Match portal data with books, invoices, challans, certificates, bank entries, payroll, AIS/Form 26AS, GSTR-2B or other source records.
Prepare the filing or response
Draft the return, declaration, registration, correction, computation, notice response or project scope with supporting evidence.
Track acknowledgement
Download acknowledgements, orders, certificates, challans, UDIN, ARN/SRN and follow-up communications for future audit trail.
Common mistakes
- Mixing income tax TDS with GST TDS.
- Deducting on wrong value.
- Late GSTR-7.
- Supplier not claiming credit.
TDS Under GST - GSTR-7 Filing Guide: year and source check
Last fact-checked: 25 May 2026.
AY 2026-27 means FY 2025-26 income under the Income-tax Act, 1961. Tax Year 2026-27 means FY 2026-27 income under the Income Tax Act, 2025. Do not mix the two labels.
Use official portal pages, CBDT notifications, the supplied Act PDF and ICAI material before making a filing, payroll, TDS/TCS or rebate decision.
FAQs
Which year should I use for TDS Under GST - GSTR-7 Filing Guide?
Use AY 2026-27 for FY 2025-26 income under the Income-tax Act, 1961. Use Tax Year 2026-27 for FY 2026-27 income under the Income Tax Act, 2025.
What documents should I share with a tax expert?
Share the portal screenshot, exact year, income breakup, certificates, AIS/Form 26AS, notices, challans and any computation already prepared.
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TDS Under GST - GSTR-7 Filing Guide: year and source check
Last fact-checked: 25 May 2026.
AY 2026-27 means FY 2025-26 income under the Income-tax Act, 1961. Tax Year 2026-27 means FY 2026-27 income under the Income Tax Act, 2025. Do not mix the two labels.
Use official portal pages, CBDT notifications, the supplied Act PDF and ICAI material before making a filing, payroll, TDS/TCS or rebate decision.
What to verify for TDS Under GST - GSTR-7 Filing Guide
- Correct financial year, assessment year or tax year.
- Taxpayer type, age category, residential status and business/profession status.
- Exact income heads, including salary, house property, business/profession, capital gains, VDA and other sources.
- AIS/TIS, Form 26AS, TDS/TCS certificates, challans and portal pre-fill.
- Deductions/exemptions allowed in the selected regime and current ITR utility validation rules.
- Whether the issue is a calculation, filing, notice response, rectification, appeal or advisory position.
TDS Under GST - GSTR-7 Filing Guide: year and source check
Last fact-checked: 25 May 2026.
AY 2026-27 means FY 2025-26 income under the Income-tax Act, 1961. Tax Year 2026-27 means FY 2026-27 income under the Income Tax Act, 2025. Do not mix the two labels.
Use official portal pages, CBDT notifications, the supplied Act PDF and ICAI material before making a filing, payroll, TDS/TCS or rebate decision.
What to verify for TDS Under GST - GSTR-7 Filing Guide
- Correct financial year, assessment year or tax year.
- Taxpayer type, age category, residential status and business/profession status.
- Exact income heads, including salary, house property, business/profession, capital gains, VDA and other sources.
- AIS/TIS, Form 26AS, TDS/TCS certificates, challans and portal pre-fill.
- Deductions/exemptions allowed in the selected regime and current ITR utility validation rules.
- Whether the issue is a calculation, filing, notice response, rectification, appeal or advisory position.