The CSI file contains details of all the challans deposited by the deductor and is used to generate an FVU file for filling the TDS return. Through this file, the deductor can verify whether their tax payments have been properly accounted for or not. Currently, there are two ways to download this file either from the Income tax portal or TIN NSDL.
How to download the CSI file from Income Tax Portal?
- Go to the Income Tax Portal
Click on the Login Option
- Enter the TAN
Login to Income Tax Portal using your TAN and click on Continue
- Enter the Credentials
Now click on the check-box and enter the password
- Go to E-file
After Login to the Income tax portal, click on E-file> E-pay tax
- Click on the Challan Status Inquiry
Select the CSI file tab and enter the period for which you want to download the challan file
- Download Challan file
After selecting the period, you can download the CSI file
How to Download CSI file from TIN NSDL?
- Go to TIN OLTAS
- Click on TAN-Based View
- Enter the TAN, Period, and Captcha
- Download the Challan file
FAQs
OLTAS stands for an Online Tax Accounting System which maintains records of taxes paid through banks (online or offline mode). Once banks upload data regarding tax payments, records can be checked online by entering either challan details or TAN.
No, you can not download the challan file prior to 01-07-2022 using the e-filling portal. Prior to this period, you can download using the NSDL portal.
Yes, the challan payments made through the NSDL portal will also be available in the Challan file downloaded using the e-filing portal. However, the challan receipts for NSDL Payment will not be available for download.
Hey @HarshitShah
Yes, in case you have not deposited TDS by the due date, the following penalties might be applicable:
Interest (if you do not deposit the TDS amount in time)
Late filing fee (if you do not file by the deadline)
Penalty (if TDS is not filed within one year of the due date)
Hope this helps!
Hey @HarishMehta
Form 24, 27 and 27E are forms to file TDS/TCS returns:
Form 24 is to file TDS return detailing Salary Payments
Form 27 is to file TDS return detailing Foreign or NRI payment other than salary
Form 27E is to file TCS returns
Hope this helps!
Hi @KrishnaAgarwal
Hey @taxpayer, you can file your Income-tax return can claim the tax refund for any excess tax credits available to you.
If your total taxable income is below the basic exemption limit then you won’t have any tax payable.
You can check the total tax credits available to you in your Form 26AS
@Muskan_Balar @Bharti_Vasvani can you help here?
Hello @abhaykk90,
As per section 194IB of the income tax act, if you’re liable to deduct TDS on rent paid, the rate applicable will be 5%.
Hope this helps!
Hi @t_bovee,
Here are answers to your various questions
However, you can file TDS return 26QC within 30 days from the end of the financial year.
Here’s a read on What is Form 26QC? Who needs to file form 26QC? - Learn by Quicko for your reference. Hope this helps.
Hi @t_bovee
It would not be possible for us to tell you the mismatch of amounts, without seeing the documents.
However, for expert assistance with your taxes, here’s how you can Book a MEET.
Hi @paliya_hitesh
Here’s read on Form 26Q: TDS on other than Salary - Learn by Quicko for your refrence.
Thank you for the reference @Shrutika_Shah