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How to: Submit Returns Using e-TDS

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Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) returns must be filed using a predefined electronic format called e-TDS. The file validation utility is used to verify whether the e-TDS return contains the prescribed format. The e-TDS return is submitted to the tax authorities either by uploading a file to the validation utility, or on a CD with a completed and signed hard copy of the control chart, Form 27A.

You can submit the quarterly statements in Form 26Q for TDS other than salary transactions to residents and Form 27Q to non-residents.

The following procedure describes how to submit e-TDS returns using Form 26Q, but the same steps also apply to submitting e-TDS returns using Form 27Q, and for revising returns using e-TDS.

To submit e-TDS returns using Form 26Q

  1. In the Search box, enter Generate e-TDS, and then choose the related link.

  2. On the General FastTab, in the Form No. field, select 26Q.

  3. On the Actions tab, in the Functions group, and choose eTDS.

  4. In the Generate e-TDS window, on the Options FastTab, fill in the fields as described in the following table.

    Field Description

    File Name

    Specifies the name of the file that is being generated.

    T.A.N. Location

    Specifies the location code of the tax account number (TAN).

    Report Frequency

    Specifies the quarter for which the report will be printed.

    Financial Year

    Specifies the financial year that will be printed on the report.

    Full Name

    Specifies the name of the person who is associated with the TDS.

    Designation

    Specifies the designation of the person entered in the Full Name field.

    Printing Date

    Specifies the date that will be printed on the report.

    Name of Return Preparation Utility

    Specifies the name of the return preparation utility that facilitated the return.

    Email

    Specifies the email address that is associated with the TDS.

    Mobile No.

    Specifies the telephone number of the assessee.

  5. Choose the OK button.

You can now submit the e-TDS statement to the validation tool that the tax authorities make available. When your e-TDS statement has been successfully filed, you must update the filing status.

To update the filing status for an e-TDS statement

  1. Open the relevant e-TDS statement.

  2. On the Actions tab, in the Functions group, choose File eTDS.

  3. In the Update Filing Status window, on the Options FastTab, fill the fields as described in the following table.

    Field Description

    T.A.N. Location

    Specifies the location of the tax collection account number.

    Quarter

    Specifies the quarter for the certificate.

    Financial Year

    Specifies the financial year for which you are printing the certificate.

    Filing Date

    Specifies the date that the certificate was filed.

    Provision Receipt No.

    Specifies the provision receipt number that is associated with the filing. This receipt is proof that the return was filed by you.

  4. Choose the OK button.

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