TRACES provides the text file to PDF converter utility on their webpage. Hence, to convert text files of documents and reports into PDF, you must download the TRACES Utility. TRACES utility can be used:
- To convert Form 16 (Part A and Part B) text file into PDF
- To convert Form 16A text file into PDF
- To convert Form 27D text file into PDF
- Convert Transaction based Report text file into PDF
- Convert Justification Report text file into excel file
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Steps to Download Text File to PDF Converter Utility from TRACES
| TRACES Utility | Purpose | System Requirements |
| PDF Convertor utility V 1.4 L | Convert Form 16 Part A / Form16A into PDF | JAVA 8 update 45, JRE 1.6 or above Pop up blocker should be enabled |
| PDF Convertor utility V 1.1 L (Part B) | Convert Form 16 Part B | JAVA 8 update 45, JRE 1.6 or above Pop up blocker should be enabled |
| Transaction based Report PDF Convertor V 1.1 | Convert Transaction based Report into PDF | JAVA 8 update 45, JRE 1.6 or above Pop up blocker should be enabled |
| Form 27D PDF Convertor V 1.0 | Convert Form 27D into PDF | JAVA 8 update 45, JRE 1.6 or above Pop up blocker should be enabled |
| TRACES Justification Report Utility V 2.2 | Convert Justification Report from.txt format to .xls format | MS Excel 2007-2010 Macro enabled |
| TRACES Offline Correction Generation Utility V 1.3 | Steps to convert the Offline Correction file into an excel | MS Excel 2003 or later Winzip 17 or below |
FAQs
The deductor can download Form 16 or Form 16A from his account on TRACES. However, this file is a text file. To convert it into PDF format, you need to download the ‘PDF Convertor Utility’ from TRACES.
The provisions in the Income Tax Act make it compulsory for an employer to issue Form 16 to his employee if TDS has been deducted from his salary. Form 16 is the certificate issued under section 203 of the Income-tax Act for tax deducted at source (TDS) from income under the head ‘salary’.
1. To convert Form 16 (Part A and Part B) text file into PDF
2. To convert Form 16A text file into PDF
3. To convert Form 27D text file into PDF
4. Convert Transaction based Report text file into PDF
5. Convert Justification Report text file into excel file
Hey @HarishMehta
Taxpayers or deductee cannot directly download form 16/form16A, the option to download Form 16/ 16A has been given to the Deductor. So, if you need Form 16 / 16A for TDS deducted by your current or previous employer or deductor you will have to contact them for the same. There is no option available on TRACES whereby you can download it yourself.
Hope this helps!
Hey @Dia_malhotra
Yes, individuals can still register as a taxpayer on TRACES even if they do not have TAN of the deductor by providing:
• Assessment Year
• Challan Serial Number and
• Amount of tax you have paid
Hope this helps!
In my Justification Report it shows an interest payable error whereas I’ve already paid the interest for that particular month According to the regulations what could be the reason for this?
Hi @saad,
According to regulations, interest payment default/errors may arise due to error in challan details , short deduction, short payment, late deposit of TDS amount. Here, you can file correction statement and revise the return.
Hope this helps!
@AkashJhaveri @Saad_C @Kaushal_Soni @Divya_Singhvi @Laxmi_Navlani can you help with this?
Hey @raopreetham, the first thing I would recommend you to do is to run the Emsigner as an administrator. Also, if it still does not seem to work, install the below mentioned JAVA fixer software and run it as an administrator and hopefully this would resolve your issue.
https://johann.loefflmann.net/downloads/jarfix.exe
The USB e-pass 2003 token device is particular type of a DSC.
hello, i want to cancel the TDS on sale of property (26QB) which i created in hurry. i have made login and tried the TRACES refund option. But the total amount of TDS is “Consumed” and Max refund amount is zero.
What is my option now? TDS was paid on 16th Oct ( 6 days back). Hoping for a solution on this.
Hi @nisshant
26QB is the challan cum return statement. As soon as you file the form, TDS amount paid by you gets utilized. There are few corrections that are allowed in form 26QB. You can refer to the article below. You cannot get the refund of the taxes paid through an online method. You can contact concerned Assessing Officer (AO) of the Income Tax Department (ITD).
You can also contact Aaykar Sampark Kendra (ASK) on Toll Free No. 1800-180-1961 to ask for help.
Hope this helps!
Hi @Jatin_Sahu
Yes, you can file 26QB correct request with registering a DSC and file te new request.
Here’s a read for your reference on TRACES: Form 26QB Correction DSC/ AO Approval - Learn by Quicko