Very Easy to file e-TDS/e-TCS Return in 5 Steps

Now, it is very easy to file Statement of e-TDS/e-TCS Return in only 5 Steps.  The detail information regarding this are as follows :

Step: 1

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:

• File Format for Form 24Q Q1 to Q3 Version 5.6
• File Format for Form 24Q (4th Quarter) Version 6.1
• File Format for Form 26Q Q1 to Q4 Version 6.0
• File Format for Form 27EQ Q1 to Q4 Version 5.8
• File Format for Form 27Q Q1 to Q4 Version 6.0

For regular statements up to FY 2009-10:

• File Format for Form 24Q (1st,2nd & 3rd quarters) Version 5.2
• File Format for Form 24Q (4th quarter) Version 5.5
• File Format for Form 26Q Q1 to Q4 Version 5.2
• File Format for Form 27EQ Q1 to Q4 Version 5.2
• File Format for Form 27Q Q1 to Q4 Version 5.2

For correction statements pertaining to FY 2010-11 onwards:

• File Format for Form 24Q correction Q1 to Q3 Version 5.9
• File Format for Form 24Q correction (4th Quarter) Version 6.3
• File Format for Form 26Q correction Q1 to Q4 Version 6.2
• File Format for Form 27EQ correction Q1 to Q4 Version 6.2
• File Format for Form 27Q correction Q1 to Q4 Version 6.1

For correction statements up to FY 2009-10:

• File Format for Form 24Q correction (1st,2nd& 3rd quarters) Version 5.5
• File Format for Form 24Q correction (4th Quarter) Version 5.6
• File Format for Form 26Q correction Q1 to Q4 Version 5.5
• File Format for Form 27Q correction Q1 to Q4 Version 5.4
• File Format for Form 27EQ correction Q1 to Q4 Version 5.5

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.
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Sample files prepared as per the file formats given below for reference.
Quarterly Return :
For statement pertaining to FY 2010-11 onwards:

    Sample file for Form 24Q (1st, 2nd & 3rd Quarter)
    Sample file for Form 24Q (4th Quarter)
    Sample file for Form 26Q
    Sample file for Form 27Q
    Sample file for Form 27EQ

For statement upto FY 2009-10

    Sample file for Form 24Q (1st, 2nd & 3rd Quarter)
    Sample file for Form 24Q (4th Quarter)
    Sample file for Form 26Q
    Sample file for Form 27Q
    Sample file for Form 27EQ

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 e-Gov.

*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.
Quarterly Return :

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). With effect from February 1, 2014, it is mandatory to submit Form 27A generated by TDS/TCS FVU (File Validation Utility) duly signed, along with the TDS/TCS statement(s). Any other Form 27A submitted will be treated as invalid submission and the same will be rejected by TIN-FC branches. (Form 27A).

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