TRACES : Download TDS Certificate Section 197 for TDS u/s 194M

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Sec 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 to download certificate u/s 197 for Section 194M from FY 2019-20 onwards.

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Process to download TDS Certificate u/s 197 for TDS u/s 194M

  1. Log in to TRACES

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

  2. Navigate to Download 197 certificate for section 194M

    Go to Downloads > Download 197 Certificate for Section 194MTRACES - Download 197 Certificate for 194M - Navigate

  3. Details of the certificate

    Enter Financial Year and Deductee PAN. Click on ‘Proceed‘. The details of the certificate will appear on the screenTRACES - Download Certificate u/s 197 - Enter Financial Year and Deductee PAN

  4. View/Download the certificate

    Click on the hyperlink ‘Download / View Certificate‘ to view or download the certificateTRACES - Download 197 Certificate for 194M - Download

TRACES - Download Certificate Section 197

FAQs

What is the last date to make an application for deduction of TDS at a lower rate under Section 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.

For how many days is Certificate under Section 197 valid?

Certificate u/s 197 issued for a financial year is valid from the date of issue up to the end of the financial year. However, if it is cancelled by the Assessing Officer before its expiry, it is considered to be invalid

Who has to deduct TDS u/s 194M?

1. An individual or HUF, who has to make payment to a resident for a contract work completed or any professional service provided, will have to deduct tax at source u/s 194M 
2. As per the Union Budget 2019, any individual/HUF paying any sum to a resident, for carrying out any work (including the supply of labor) under any contract or by way of fees for professional services rendered during the financial year, exceeding INR 50,00,000 in a year will have to deduct TDS at the rate of 5% 

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!

  8. Hi,
    I had raised a form26-QB correction request, but since the correction request also had some errors, I requested the AO officer to cancel the correction request.
    Now as the old request has been closed, I would like to file a new correction request. Can I register DSC and file this new request for auto approval?

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