TRACES Login For Taxpayer

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Last updated on February 20th, 2024

Traces stands for “TDS Reconciliation Analysis and Correction Enabling System”. The Income Tax Department of India developed the TRACES portal as a web-based platform. The taxpayer and tax deductor have different methods to log in to the Traces portal. The taxpayers can log in to their TRACES account to perform various activities. TRACES Taxpayer Login is available on Traces website.

How to Login to TRACES as a Taxpayer?

Steps to Login to TRACES as Taxpayer

  1. Visit the TRACES portal

    Visit the TRACES portal. Thus, a “Caution” message will pop-up once you arrive at the page. Click on the “Continue” option.TRACES - Homepage

  2. Click on Login

    Once you’re on the homepage, click on the Login link at the top of the left navigation bar.TRACES - Login Option

  3. Enter the required details

    Here choose the “Taxpayer/PAO” option. Enter the “User ID” and the “Password” in the respective fields. Additionally, enter the PAN of the taxpayer or the AIN of the Pay and Accounts Office (PAO) in the respective field.Traces Login

Therefore, after the completion of the above steps, click on the “Login” option.

TRACES Taxpayer Login Features

Taxpayers can log in to their TRACES account to perform the following activities:

FAQs

I have forgotten my user ID. How do I retrieve it?

The user ID of your taxpayer account is the same as your PAN number.

How can I determine that TRACES has successfully reset my password?

After completing the “Forgot Password” procedure, the TRACES portal will send a confirmation email to the taxpayer, indicating the successful change of password. Thus, the taxpayer can log in to TRACES using the new password.

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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