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5 Easy Steps to make e-TDS/TCS Return Online or Offline.

The data structure (file format) in which the e-TDS / e-TCS return is to be prepared has been notified below:
Quarterly Return :
For Regular Statements pertaining to FY 2010-11 onwards:
For Regular Statements up to FY 2009-10
For Correction statements pertaining to FY 2010-11 onwards:
For correction statements up to FY 2009-10:
Step : 2

e-TDS/e-TCS return in accordance with the file formats is to be prepared in clean text ASCII format with 'txt' as filename extension. e-TDS/e-TCS return can be prepared using in-house software, any other third party software or the NSDL e-TDS Return Preparation Utility .
Sample files prepared as per the file formats given below for reference.
Quarterly Return :
For statement pertaining to FY 2010-11 onwards:
For statement upto FY 2009-10
Step: 3

Once the file has been prepared as per the file format, it should be verified using the File Validation Utility (FVU) provided by NSDL.

* FVU for Quarterly Returns: e-TDS / e-TCS returns prepared upto FY 2009-10 (i.e. Forms 24Q, 26Q, 27Q and 27EQ) can be validated using this utility.

* FVU for Quarterly Returns: e-TDS / e-TCS returns prepared for FY 2010-11 and onwards (i.e. Forms 24Q, 26Q, 27Q and 27EQ) can be validated using this utility.

Step : 4

In case file has any errors the FVU will give a report of the errors. Rectify the errors and verify the file again through the FVU. 

Step : 5

The upload file generated by the FVU on successful validation is to be furnished to a TIN-FC or directly uploaded through the NSDL web-site.
Quarterly Returns:
Each e-TDS/TCS return saved in a CD/Pen Drive to be submitted along with a signed copy of the control chart (Form 27A).