27 July 2025
Sure! Here’s a breakdown of the **process to get a refund of excess TDS paid after the financial year is over**, including how **Section 200A** comes into play:
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### 1. **Excess TDS Paid After FY End**
* Since you paid excess TDS on **7-March-2011**, and the **FY 2010-11 is over**, you **cannot adjust** this excess in the current FY’s next quarter. * Instead, you have to **claim a refund** of the excess amount from the Income Tax Department.
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### 2. **Section 200A — Processing of TDS Statements**
* When you file your TDS returns, the TDS system processes your statements under **Section 200A**. * During this processing, if the system finds **excess TDS deposited** (more than tax deductible as per returns), it **automatically generates a refund**. * This refund is credited to the bank account linked with the TAN or paid via cheque.
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### 3. **What You Need to Do**
* **File your TDS returns properly:** Make sure your TDS return (Form 24Q/26Q/27Q etc.) for the relevant year is filed with correct challan and deduction details. * **Check your Form 26AS:** This is the consolidated TDS statement showing all credits. * **If the refund is not processed automatically:**
* You can approach the Assessing Officer (TDS jurisdictional officer) with a refund application. * Attach proof of excess payment and TDS return copies. * Request refund of excess TDS.
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### 4. **Refund Application Process**
* Submit an application in writing to the AO (TDS) with:
* TAN number, * Details of excess payment (challan no., date, amount), * Copy of TDS return filed, * Copy of Form 26AS showing credit, * Bank account details for refund.
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### 5. **Can You Adjust Refund in Next FY?**
* No, you **cannot adjust the excess TDS paid in previous FY against next FY's TDS liability**. * Adjustment of excess TDS in next quarter is only allowed **within the same financial year**.
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### Summary:
| Situation | What to Do | | ----------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------- | | Excess TDS discovered during FY | Adjust excess in next quarter’s TDS return | | Excess TDS discovered after FY ends | Claim refund from AO (Section 200A processing) |
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If you want, I can help draft a refund application or guide you through the TDS return filing with refund claim.