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
- 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.
- Click on Login
Once you’re on the homepage, click on the Login link at the top of the left navigation bar.
- 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.
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:
- Download Form 16B
- Verify TDS Certificate
- View/Download Aggregated TDS Compliances Report
- Manage Profile
- Fill Form 26QB Correction
FAQs
The user ID of your taxpayer account is the same as your PAN number.
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.
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!
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