09 August 2016
I have filled 24q and 26q . but mistakenly some entries of 26q has been entred in 24q . what are consequences and penalty on this correction on line
27 July 2025
If you mistakenly entered some entries meant for **26Q** (TDS on payments other than salary) in **24Q** (TDS on salary), you should:
1. **Rectify the returns online** by filing revised statements for both 24Q and 26Q. 2. The Income Tax Department allows corrections and filing of revised TDS returns without penalty if done within the due dates.
**Penalty:**
* Generally, **no penalty is levied if the mistake is rectified timely** through revised returns. * However, if the mistake leads to short deduction or late deduction of TDS, interest under Sections 201(1A) or penalty under Section 271C may apply. * But just wrongly reporting the entries in 24Q instead of 26Q (and correcting it) usually does **not attract penalty** if corrected promptly.
So, no penalty just for the mistake if corrected online timely.