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TDS Refund Guide

How to Claim TDS Refund in India

Learn how delivery partners, freelancers and salaried employees can claim their TDS refund through Income Tax Return (ITR) filing.

⏱ 8 Min Read 💰 Refund Guide 🇮🇳 India 📅 Updated July 2026
What is TDS Who Can Claim Documents Steps to Claim Common Delays

What is TDS?

TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) is tax deducted before payment is made to you. Companies, employers and platforms deduct tax and deposit it with the Income Tax Department on your behalf.

The deducted amount gets reflected in your PAN records and can be viewed through Form 26AS and AIS.

Who Can Claim a TDS Refund?

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Delivery Partners

Swiggy, Zomato, Blinkit, Zepto and other gig workers.

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Salaried Employees

Employees whose tax deducted exceeds actual liability.

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Freelancers

Professionals receiving payments with TDS deductions.

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Consultants & Contractors

Independent workers and service providers.

Why Do You Need an Income Tax Account?

✓ File Income Tax Returns (ITR)
✓ Claim TDS Refunds
✓ Access AIS
✓ Access Form 26AS
✓ Track Refund Status
Don't have an account yet? Register here →

Documents Required

Keep these six things ready before you start.

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PAN Card
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Aadhaar Card
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Bank Account Details
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Form 26AS
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AIS
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Income Details

Related Guides

📝 Income Tax Registration 📄 Understanding Form 26AS 🔐 Aadhaar OTP Verification

How to Claim Your TDS Refund

1

Register on Income Tax Portal
2

Check Form 26AS & AIS
3

File Your Income Tax Return
4

Receive Refund in Bank Account

Common Reasons for Refund Delays

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PAN and Aadhaar not linked
Fix: Link them on the Income Tax portal before filing.
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Incorrect bank account details
Fix: Double-check IFSC and account number, and pre-validate your account.
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Incorrect ITR information
Fix: Match every figure against Form 26AS/AIS before submitting.

Need Help Claiming Your TDS Refund?

Our team can help you check eligibility, file your ITR and claim your refund.

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