How can a Deductor submit Declaration to deposit lower TDS on TRACES ?

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Last updated on February 16th, 2023

TRACES means TDS Reconciliation Analysis and Correction Enabling System. It is the online portal for administration and implementation of TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) and TCS (Tax Collected at Source). A Deductor deducts TDS on making payment to a Deductee. He/she deposits the TDS with the Income Tax Department and files the TDS Return. However, sometimes there can be a reduction in TDS deducted in the current period as compared to the TDS deducted in the previous period. In that case, the Deductor can submit a declaration for lower deduction and/or lower payment of TDS along with relevant reasons. He/she can then file a TDS Return after deducting TDS at a lower rate.

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Steps to submit Declaration on TRACES to deposit lower TDS

  1. Log in to TRACES

    Log in to TRACES – Enter User Id, Password, TAN or PAN and captchaTRACES - Login Page for Taxpayers

  2. Navigate to Declaration to deposit lower TDS

    Go to Statements / Payments > Declaration to Deposit Lower TDSTRACES - Deposit Lower TDS - Navigate

  3. Select financial year, quarter and form type

    Select the Financial Year, Quarter and Form Type i.e. 24Q, 26Q, 27Q, 27EQ for which you want to submit a declaration to deposit lower TDS. Click on ‘Add Statement DetailsTRACES - Deposit Lower TDS - Add Statement Details

  4. Add nature of payment

    Under the section ‘Lower Deposit Statement Details’, click on ‘Add Nature of Payment‘. Select the section from the drop-down list.TRACES - Deposit Lower TDS - Add Nature of Payment

  5. Add TDS lower by per cent

    Click on ‘Add TDS Lower By %‘. Enter the number by which you want to reduce the TDS Rate.TRACES - Deposit Lower TDS - Add TDS Lower by %

  6. Reason for lower TDS deposited

    Select the appropriate reason for lower TDS deposited for the previous year from the drop-down list.

  7. Select the checkbox

    Select all the checkbox and click on ‘I Agree‘ to submit the declaration. If you click on ‘I Disagree‘, you will go back to the previous page.TRACES - Deposit Lower TDS - I Agree

  8. Authorised person

    Details of the Authorised Person will appear on the screen. Verify the details and click on ‘Proceed’TRACES - Deposit Lower TDS - Verify Authorised Person details

  9. Success message

    A success message will appear on the screen. You will receive the details of the statement for which you have made the declaration on your email.TRACES - Deposit Lower TDS - Success message

FAQs

Who is responsible for deducting TDS?

Any person making specified payments mentioned under the Income Tax Act are required to deduct TDS at the time of making such a specified payment. But no TDS has to be deducted if the person making the payment is an individual or HUF whose books are not required to be audited. 

What is short deduction in TDS?

This means that when the total amount of the transactions exceeds the limit specified in the certificate, tax at the normal rates as prescribed in the Act is to be deducted on the amount exceeding the limit. TDS should be deducted at the rate prescribed in the certificate.

How do I get a lower deduction certificate online?

1. Registration in the TRACES portal is mandatory 
2. Login in TRACES and under “Statements / Form” tab select “Request for Form 13
3. Form 13 would be displayed and appropriate details need to be filled up by the applicant; and
4. Once all the details are filled up and appropriate documents are uploaded, the applicant is required to submit the form 13 either by using Digital Signature or by using EVC  

Got Questions? Ask Away!

  1. 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!

  2. 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!

  3. Avatar for saad saad says:

    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?

  4. 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!

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