> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://developer.sandbox.co.in/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# TDS API Recipes

> API recipes for preparing and filing TDS Forms 24Q and 26Q, plus generating Form 16 and Form 16A certificates.

Implementation patterns for Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) compliance. Use these code samples and API sequences to file returns, generate employee certificates, and add compliance features to your applications.

<Tip>
  **New to Sandbox TDS APIs?** Start with our [TDS Product Overview](/api-reference/tds/overview) to understand the full capabilities, then come back here to implement specific workflows.
</Tip>

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## Return preparation

Prepare your quarterly TDS returns with validated data and clean TXT output before filing.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Prepare Form 24Q TDS Return" icon="file-pen" href="./form-24q/prepare_form_24q">
    Prepare Form 24Q for salary payments with employee-level TDS details.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Prepare Form 26Q TDS Return" icon="file-pen" href="./form-26q/prepare_form_26q">
    Prepare Form 26Q for non-salary payments such as vendors and contractors.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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## Return filing

File your prepared quarterly returns to the Income Tax Department portal.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="File Form 24Q TDS Returns" icon="file-arrow-up" href="./form-24q/file_form_24q">
    Submit Form 24Q returns and complete the FVU and e-filing steps.
  </Card>

  <Card title="File Form 26Q TDS Returns" icon="file-arrow-up" href="./form-26q/file_form_26q">
    Submit Form 26Q returns and complete the FVU and e-filing steps.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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## Form 16 and Form 16A certificates

Generate TDS certificates for employees after filing.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Generate Form 16 Certificates" icon="certificate" href="./form-16/generate_form_16_certificates">
    Create and download Form 16 Part A and Part B certificates for salary employees.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Generate Form 16A Certificates" icon="certificate" href="./form-16a/generate-form-16a-certificates">
    Create and download Form 16A certificates for non-salary deductees.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="TDS API Reference" icon="code" href="/api-reference/tds/overview">
    Explore the complete TDS API documentation with request/response schemas.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Need Help?" icon="headset" href="https://help.sandbox.co.in/portal">
    Get support for integration questions and troubleshooting.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>