What are the basic details that should be included in the e-TDS return?

Following information must be included in the e-TDS return for successful acceptance. If any of these essential details is missing, the returns will not be accepted at the TIN - Facilitation Centres -

• Correct Tax deduction Account Number (TAN) of the Deductor is clearly mentioned in Form No.27A/27B as also in the e-TDS return, as required by sub-section (2) of section 203A of the Income-tax Act.
• The particulars relating to deposit of tax deducted at source in the bank are correctly and properly filled in the table at item No.6 of Form No.24 or item No.4 of Form No.26, as the case may be.
• The data structure of the e-TDS return is as per the structure prescribed by the e-Filing Administrator.
• The Control Chart in Form 27A/27B is duly filled in all columns and verified and is enclosed in paper form with the e-TDS return on computer media.
• The Control totals of the amount paid and the tax deducted at source as mentioned at item No.4 of Form No.27A tally with the corresponding totals in the e-TDS return in Form No. 24 or Form No. 26 or Form No.27, as the case may be.

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