TAX REFUND FOR E-KART DELIVERY PARTNERS

Yes! If TDS has been deducted from your income and your total tax liability for the year is less than the TDS deducted, you're eligible for a refund. Many delivery partners, especially those whose yearly earnings are below the basic exemption limit, can often claim a full refund of their deducted tax!

E-Kart typically deducts TDS at a rate of 1% under Section 194C of the Income Tax Act for individual delivery partners.

It's absolutely crucial!

• Aadhaar-Linked PAN: Your PAN and Aadhaar Card must be linked to claim any TDS refund.
• Not Linked/Incomplete PAN: If they aren't linked, E-Kart will deduct TDS at a much higher rate of 20% instead of 1%.
• No Refund if Not Linked: If your PAN and Aadhaar aren't linked, you are not eligible to claim a TDS refund. The Government of India mandates this linking, so ensure it's done for smooth tax processing and to avoid higher deductions!

The only way to claim your TDS refund is by filing your Income Tax Return (ITR). Our income tax specialists at Easy Return are experts in the tax implications for delivery partners and can simplify this entire process for you.

You can claim a refund for any TDS amount that is more than your actual tax liability for the year. If your total annual income falls below the basic exemption limit (e.g., ₹3 lakh for the old tax regime, or up to ₹7 lakh under the new tax regime without claiming specific deductions for FY 2024-25), and TDS has been deducted, you can claim a full refund of the TDS paid.

While the general due date for filing ITR for individual taxpayers is July 31st of the assessment year (for earnings in Financial Year 2024-25, the deadline is July 31, 2025), you can generally file a belated or revised return to claim a TDS refund until December 31st of the assessment year. However, for the smoothest and most timely refund, we always recommend filing your ITR well before the main July 31st deadline.

Filing your ITR offers several significant advantages:

• Full Refund: Get back any excess tax/TDS deducted from your E-Kart earnings.
• Proof of Income: Your ITR is a universally accepted and official proof of income, vital for loan applications (personal, vehicle, etc.), visa applications, or other financial transactions.
• Financial Inclusion: It helps integrate you into the formal financial system.
• Loan Approvals: Banks often require 3 years of ITRs to assess eligibility for various loans.
• Visa & Insurance Claims: ITR documents are frequently requested by embassies for visa verification or by insurance providers to verify income for claims.

The essential documents required are:

• Your PAN Card Number
• Your Aadhaar Card
• Your Bank Account Number & IFSC Code
• TDS Certificate/Statement from E-Kart: A summary of your earnings and TDS deducted from E-Kart is crucial for accurate filing.

Yes! The Easy Return App allows delivery partners to check their TDS amount for free by just entering basic PAN details. Our app centralizes TDS information from various platforms you've worked for (e.g., E-Kart, Swiggy, Zomato, Blinkit, Amazon Flex, Shadowfax), showing you all deductions in one convenient place, typically within just a couple of minutes.