These utilities have been developed by NSDL for small deductors/collectors and returns exceeding 20,000 deductee records should not be prepared using this utility. NSDL does not warrant any accuracy of the output file generated using any of these utilities. All users are advised to use latest FVU and check the format level correctness of the file before submitting the same to TIN-FC. In case FVU reports any error in the file, then the users are advised to rectify the same. Further, deductors/collectors are advised to ensure that the e-TDS/TCS returns are filed before the last date specified by Income Tax Department. Non-functioning or non availability of this utility may not be considered as a reason for inability to file the return before the last date.
NSDL has developed software called e-TDS/TCS Return Preparation Utility (RPU) to facilitate preparation of e-TDS/ TCS returns. This is a freely downloadable VB based utility. Separate utilities are available for preparation of each type of return.
RPU for Quarterly Returns:
TDS/TCS returns have to be filed every quarter (i.e. quarterly statements); however, as advised by Income Tax Department, acceptance of TDS/TCS statements pertaining to Financial Years prior to 2007-08 has been discontinued at TIN. The following utilities can be used to prepare regular quarterly statements:
Correction Statements:
Corrections required in the regular quarterly statements can be furnished by submitting a correction statement in the prescribed format. The following utilities can be used to prepare correction quarterly statements:
Users must pass the e-TDS/ TCS return file generated using RPU through the File Validation Utility (FVU) to ensure format level accuracy of the file. This utility is also freely downloadable from NSDL TIN website. In case the e-TDS/TCS return contains any errors, user should rectify the same in the excel utility itself. After rectifying the errors, user should pass the rectified e-TDS/ TCS return through the FVU. This process should be continued till an error free e-TDS/ TCS return is generated.
e-TDS /TCS returns prepared for FY 2007-08 and onwards (i.e. Forms 24Q, 26Q, 27Q and 27EQ) can be validated using this utility.
The e-TDS/TCS FVU setup file (e-TDS/TCS FVU.exe) comprises of three files namely:
NSDL has developed software called e-TDS/TCS Return Preparation Utility (RPU) to facilitate preparation of e-TDS/ TCS returns. This is a freely downloadable VB based utility. Separate utilities are available for preparation of each type of return.
RPU for Quarterly Returns:
TDS/TCS returns have to be filed every quarter (i.e. quarterly statements); however, as advised by Income Tax Department, acceptance of TDS/TCS statements pertaining to Financial Years prior to 2007-08 has been discontinued at TIN. The following utilities can be used to prepare regular quarterly statements:
Correction Statements:
Corrections required in the regular quarterly statements can be furnished by submitting a correction statement in the prescribed format. The following utilities can be used to prepare correction quarterly statements:
Users must pass the e-TDS/ TCS return file generated using RPU through the File Validation Utility (FVU) to ensure format level accuracy of the file. This utility is also freely downloadable from NSDL TIN website. In case the e-TDS/TCS return contains any errors, user should rectify the same in the excel utility itself. After rectifying the errors, user should pass the rectified e-TDS/ TCS return through the FVU. This process should be continued till an error free e-TDS/ TCS return is generated.
e-TDS /TCS returns prepared for FY 2007-08 and onwards (i.e. Forms 24Q, 26Q, 27Q and 27EQ) can be validated using this utility.
The e-TDS/TCS FVU setup file (e-TDS/TCS FVU.exe) comprises of three files namely:
- TDS FVU Readme.rtf: This file contains instructions for setup of the e-TDS FVU.
- e-TDS FVU Setup.exe: This is a setup program for installation of FVU.
- These files are in an executable zip file. These files are required for installing the e-TDS/TCS FVU.
FVU for quarterly e-TDS/TCS statement pertaining to FY 2010-11 onwards
FVU for quarterly e-TDS/TCS statement up to FY 2009-10
Extraction of e-TDS/TCS FVU
FVU for quarterly e-TDS/TCS statement up to FY 2009-10
Extraction of e-TDS/TCS FVU
- To extract these files, double-click on 'e-TDS FVU.exe'.
- A 'WinZip Self-Extractor - e-TDS FVU.exe' will open.
- By default, the path selected for extraction of the three files will be 'C:\e-TDS FVU'.
- The files can also be extracted in any other location (other than C:\e-TDS FVU). In that case, the appropriate path has to be defined by clicking the 'Browse' button where the three files should be extracted.
- Thereafter, click on 'Unzip' button.
- On clicking the 'Unzip' button, the three files mentioned above will get extracted to the specified path (i.e. in folder 'C:\ e-TDS FVU' by default or at the specified path).
Installation of e-TDS/TCS FVU
The e-TDS/TCS FVU can be setup as per the procedure mentioned in the 'e-TDS FVU Readme.rtf' file (one of the three files extracted).
Running the FVU
The procedure to run FVU is given in the Readme button on the window opened by clicking e-TDS/TCS FVU icon.
The e-TDS/TCS FVU can be setup as per the procedure mentioned in the 'e-TDS FVU Readme.rtf' file (one of the three files extracted).
Running the FVU
The procedure to run FVU is given in the Readme button on the window opened by clicking e-TDS/TCS FVU icon.
