What is Challan Number? Why is it necessary to securely store this number?

Created by Product Content Team, Modified on Thu, 19 Jun at 5:25 PM by Product Content Team


Form 24Q contains the details of salary paid and TDS deducted from employees. Form 24Q has to be submitted every quarter of the financial year. It is used to declare the TDS return.

Form 24Q challan is the payment voucher or receipt that is generated when deducting and depositing taxes at the source (TDS) on salaries.

The bank provides a challan number as a receipt after you pay the TDS deposit. Each deposited challan receives a separate receipt number. When filing the e-TDS return, you must mention the challan number.


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