Filing a TDS return for non-salary payments (Form 26Q) is a mandatory quarterly compliance for deductors under the Income Tax Act in India. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you understand and file TDS Return for Non-Salary (Form 26Q) : What is Form 26Q? Form 26Q is used to report TDS deducted on all non-salary payments made to residents — such as: Contractor payments Professional fees Rent Commission Interest, etc. Due dates for filing Form 26Q: Quarter Period Due Date Q1 Apr – Jun      31st July Q2 Jul – Sep      31st October Q3 Oct – Dec      31st January Q4 Jan – Mar      31st May Steps to file Form 26Q: Step 1: Prepare the TDS Return File (FVU Format) Step 2: Upload Return on the Income Tax Portal (by TAN login) Learn how to file Non-Salary TDS Return Form 26Q: https://youtu.be/Gev6a_1-uZw