Nil TDS Statement / Declaration – Overview

TRACES introduced NIL TDS Statement/Declaration of TDS from the FY 2014-15. This is applicable for Deductors who did not deduct any tax during the relevant quarter. What is the benefit of filing a Nil TDS Statement? The benefit of this facility is that instead of filing nil TDS/TCS Statement for a particular quarter/period, one just needs…

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Correction of TDS challan without digital signature

Deductors can correct two type of errors online after registration of digital signature. 1. Online correction of challan. 2. Online correction of PAN. Now TDSCPC website have given facility to correct challan without registering digital signature. First deductor have to register a request for correction of particular return and then they have to check its…

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Important password formats for tax deductors and tax payers

The below table contains the password formats of various informations available in TRACES website which are important for both tax deductors and tax payers. Functionality Password Example Password Formats for Tax Deductors Registration It should contain a minimum of 8 alpha numeric characters with at least one capital letter. Register123 Consolidated File TAN_Request Number of…

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File correct details in TDS return in respect of Form 15G/ 15H

Sometimes it has been observed that Flag B is not being raised for 15G/ H Forms in quarterly TDS Statements filed. The prevalent practice is to raise the flag only in the TDS Statements filed in the last quarter of the Financial Year, however, such transactions must be reported within the relevant quarter. The obligation…

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One time relief for Government deductors for late fees

The due date to file TDS/TCS statement for government deductors has been extended by the CBDT for the following financial years:       (i) FY 2012-13 – 2nd to 4th Quarter       (ii) FY 2013-14 – 1st to 3rd Quarter Government deductors require AIN (Accounts Officers Identification Numbers) to file returns. The allotment of AIN was…

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