TRACES : Download TDS Certificate Section 197

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Last updated on February 16th, 2023

TRACES is the online portal for filing TDS Returns, correction of TDS Returns and downloading TDS documents. Section 197 of the Income Tax Act provides the benefit to deduct tax at nil rate or lower rate. Below is the process for issue of certificate u/s 197 for deduction of TDS at lower or nil rate.

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Process to download TDS Certificate under section 197 – Deductor’s Download

  1. Log in to TRACES

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

  2. Navigate to Download 197/206 Certificate

    Go to Downloads > Download 197/206 CertificateTRACES - Download Certificate Navigation

  3. Enter Financial Year, Deductee PAN or Request Number

    Enter Financial Year, Deductee PAN or Request Number. A list of the available certificate will appear on the screenTRACES - Download Certificate u/s 197 - Enter Financial Year and Deductee PAN

  4. Download the certificate

    Click on the hyperlink ‘Download / View Certificate‘ to download the certificateTRACES - Download or View Certificate

Process to download TDS Certificate under section 197 – Deductor’s Inbox

Step 1: Log in to TRACES – Enter User Id, Password, TAN or PAN and captcha

TRACES Login

Step 2: Go to Communications > Inbox

TRACES - Communications-Inbox

Step 3: Select the Category of Communication ‘Certificate u/s 197/206C‘. Click on ‘Go’. Click on a row to select and proceed

TRACES - Category of Communication

Step 4: The details of TDS Return and details of certificate will appear on the screen under the option ‘Action Required’

TRACES - Communication details & Statement details

Step 5: Select the row ‘Issuance of Certificate‘, then click on ‘View Details‘ button to view communication details or click on ‘Download Certificate‘ to download the certificate

TRACES - View Certificate Details
TRACES - Download Certificate Section 197

FAQs

What is the last date to make application for deduction of TDS at lower rate u/s 197?

As per the Income Tax Act, there is no specified deadline to submit application u/s197. However, it is advisable to make an application at the beginning of the financial year so that the TDS Return is filed with correct calculations.

How can I get a TDS certificate under section 197?

An application for Nil/ Lower deduction of TDS is required to be filed in Form 13 to the Income Tax Officer, and the tax officer on being satisfied that lower deduction of TDS is justified shall issue a certificate for the same under Section 197.

What is lower deduction certificate?

It is the certificate given by the deductee to the deductor for the reduction of TDS on the payment to be done. This certificate is obtained by the deductee from the Income Tax Assessing officer on providing relevant information on income.

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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  6. 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.

  7. 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!

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