TRACES : Activate NRI Taxpayer Account

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Maharshi Shah

NRI Taxpayers
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Last updated on April 27th, 2021

Once the taxpayer registration process is complete, the user receives a success message. This message is shown after the internal validations in the form are complete. On successful registration, the user receives the activation link and code on the registered e-Mail address within 48 hours. The users can use this link to activate their account on the TRACES portal. In case the validation process fails, the information is sent to the user’s registered e-Mail address within 48 hours.

Furthermore, if the user does not activate the link within 48 hours of receipt of mail, the user account in the TDS CPC would be deactivated. Additionally, all data entered by the user during registration will be removed from the system.

Steps to Activate the TRACES Account

  1. Access the message sent to you on your mail.

    It will include the “Activation Link to Activate Account” and the “Activation Code.”TRACES - Activation Message

  2. Navigate to the activation page and fill in the details

    Therefore, click on the “Activation Link to Activate Account” link to move to the activation page. Hence, enter the User ID and the Code sent through the mail in the respective fields.TRACES - Account Activation Page

  3. Activate your account

    Enter the captcha code shown in the image and click on the “Submit” option. Therefore, after the completion of the above steps, the account is activated and the following message will be shown.TRACES - Activation Success Message

In case the details entered in the “Account Activation” page are incorrect, the user would receive the following message.

TRACES - Unsuccessful Registration

FAQs

What do I do if I have forgotten my username?

The username to the TRACES NRI Taxpayer account is the same as the PAN number of the account holder.

I cannot access the www.nriservices.tdscpc.gov.in portal in India. What do I do?

The https://nriservices.tdscpc.gov.in/ can only be accessed from outside of India and not in India. Visit the www.tdscpc.gov.in link and log into your account using your credentials.

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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