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I'm an NRI living in Dubai and recently sold a residential property in Pune. The buyer deducted TDS at the time of payment, which I expected. However, when I checked the payment records and later downloaded my tax details, it appears that TDS may have been deducted twice on the same transaction.
One deduction was made when the advance payment was released, and another deduction seems to have been made on the final payment. The total TDS deducted is much higher than what I was expecting based on the sale value.
I've already checked my bank statements and compared them with the TDS entries, but I'm still confused about whether this is a reporting issue or an actual duplicate deduction. I haven't filed my Indian Income Tax Return yet because I want to understand the correct process first.
Has anyone faced double TDS deduction while selling property or receiving NRI income in India? Were you able to get the excess amount refunded? Did you need to contact the buyer first, or can this be resolved while filing the income tax return?
I'd appreciate hearing from anyone who has experienced something similar. I understand every case is different, but knowing what steps others followed would really help.
Check whether both entries are actually duplicates. Sometimes the entries can relate to different transactions or reporting periods.
If there is genuinely a TDS mismatch, the Income Tax Department says the deductor needs to file a revised TDS return to correct the information.
I had a similar issue where the same TDS appeared twice in my records. I contacted the deductor first rather than claiming both amounts in my ITR.
They checked their TDS filing and found an error in the statement. The correction had to be made by the deductor.
I would first verify whether the duplicate deduction is reflected in both your Form 26AS and AIS.
Sometimes buyers deduct TDS separately on advance payments and final payments, which is correct if those payments are made at different times. The important thing is whether the total TDS matches what should have been deducted.
If the figures don't add up, I'd contact the buyer before filing your return. If there's an error in their TDS filing, it's usually easier to resolve it early rather than after your return has already been submitted.
Requirements and procedures can change, so it's worth confirming the latest process with a tax professional if the amounts are significant.
I'm based in the UK, and I noticed duplicate TDS entries on rental income a couple of years ago.
Before filing my return, I contacted the person responsible for deducting the tax. They reviewed their filings and found an error in the quarterly TDS statement. After they filed a correction, the tax records were updated.
If the TDS has actually been deposited twice, the amount can generally be adjusted or claimed while filing your income tax return, depending on the circumstances. I'd recommend confirming the records first because sometimes duplicate-looking entries are simply reporting corrections.
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I'd compare the entries in AIS and Form 26AS with your Form 16/16A or other TDS certificate.
I wouldn't claim duplicate credit just because it appears twice. The tax credit is generally restricted to what's reflected in the tax records, and incorrect TDS details may need to be corrected by the deductor.