TRACES : Taxpayer Registration

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Last updated on April 27th, 2021

A Taxpayer can complete the registration process on the TRACES portal to access the functions of which some have been listed below:

  1. Registration
  2. View/Download Form 26AS
  3. Download Form 16B
  4. Manage user profile, change password
  5. Verify TDS certificate
  6. View/Download Aggregated TDS Compliances Report

Steps to Complete Taxpayer Registration on TRACES

  1. Visit the TRACES portal

    Visit the TRACES portal and click on the “Register As New User” option located on the left side under the “Login” section.Taxpayer Registration Option on TRACES

  2. Enter the required information

    Enter the PAN, Date of Incorporation/D.o.B, and the Surname of the user in the respective fields. These are the mandatory fields marked with a red asterisk.Enter Details for Registration on TRACES

  3. Thus, you will have to choose one out of the three options given to you to enter your information. Option 1: Details of TDS Deducted/Collected

    1. Enter the TAN of the deductor
    2. Specify the type of deduction from the drop-down list
    3. Furthermore, select the month of deduction

  4. Option 2: Challan Details of Tax Deposited by Taxpayer

    Enter challan serial number and amount for the selected assessment year for any tax paid by the Tax PayerTRACES - Option 2: Challan Details of Tax Deposited by Taxpayer

  5. Option 3: Details of 26QB Statement Details Filed By Buyer Before Correction

    Details can be filled from 26AS and correction ID/ Request ID will be provided by the current Buyer, this option can be used for Seller/Buyers registration for approval in 26QB correction
    Therefore, enter the captcha code from the given image and click on the “Proceed” option.TRACES - Option 3 Details of 26QB Statement Details

  6. Enter the address details in the respective fields. The mandatory fields are as follows:

    1. Town/City/District
    2. State/Union Territory
    3. PIN Code
    4. Mobile Number
    5. e-Mail ID
    Therefore, once the above step is complete, click on the “Next” option.TRACES - Communication Details

  7. Secure your account

    Additionally, enter your preferred password and security question from the drop-down list. Provide an answer to the security question and click on the “Create Account” option.TRACES - Login Details

  8. Click on Edit to change any details

    Therefore, a confirmation screen will appear showing all the details that you have added. Click on the “Edit” option if you wish to change any detail and click on “Confirm” to set up your account.TRACES - Confirmation Screen

Moreover, a success message will appear on the screen after the submission of the application. An activation link will be sent to your e-Mail ID and mobile number.

TRACES - Success Message

Steps to Activate New Registration Account on TRACES

Once the user has submitted the application for the registration on the TRACES portal, they receive an activation link on their registered mobile number and e-Mail ID. Thus, to complete the process of registration, the new users are supposed to enter their User ID and the codes sent to their mobile number and e-Mail ID.

TRACES - Account Activation

Additionally, click on the “Submit” option after entering the required details.

Moreover, a success message will appear on the screen after the account has been activated.

TRACES - Success Message

Therefore, you can now login to your account using valid credentials.

FAQs

Who can register on TRACES as a taxpayer?

A PAN holder whose TDS has been deducted or who has deposited Tax of the following type can register themselves on the TRACES portal.

1. Self-Assessment Tax
2. Advance Tax
3. TDS on property

Will details entered in my TRACES profile reflect any changes on my PAN database?

No, the details entered at the time of registration will not reflect any changes in the PAN database. However, to change your details on the PAN database, you will have to submit a PAN change request using form 49A on the NSDL portal.

What are the activities that a taxpayer can perform on the TRACES portal?

The activities that can be performed by the taxpayers are mentioned below:

1. Registration
2. View/Download Form 26AS
3. Download Form 16B
4. Manage user profile, change password
5. Verify TDS certificate
6. View/Download Aggregated TDS Compliances Report

My TDS has been deducted by my employer. What is the procedure to download Form 16?

The function of downloading Form 16/16A from TRACES is only given to the deductor. Therefore, the taxpayer has to approach the deductor for Form 16/16A.

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!

  5. The USB e-pass 2003 token device is particular type of a DSC.

  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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