This article explains the steps to login to the TRACES portal as a deductor. TRACES means TDS Reconciliation Analysis and Correction Enabling System. It is the online portal for administration and implementation of TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) and TCS (Tax Collected at Source). It is used for filing returns, correction of returns, and downloading TDS & TCS related documents.
To avail of the services on TRACES, it is mandatory to register on the portal. You can register as a Deductor or Taxpayer. You can access all the services once you log in to your account.
Steps to Login to TRACES as Deductor
Time needed: 3 minutes
- Visit the TRACES portal
Go to the TRACES website. The home page of TRACES will appear on the screen. Click on ‘Continue’ to proceed further. Click on ‘Login‘ under the tab Login at the top of the left navigation bar or in the header row
- Enter the required details
The Login page will appear on the screen. Enter the User Id, Password and TAN of the Deductor.
- Important Note
1. If you are not yet registered in TRACES, you can log in for the first time with existing User Id & Password as provided by TIN-NSDL and your TAN
2. If you are unable to login with User Id & Password provided by TIN-NSDL, you can register as a new user in TRACES
3. If you are already registered in TRACES, please login with your registered User Id, Password & TAN - Access all the services post-login
Once you login to the account, you will be able to access all the services available for Deductors.
1. Dashboard – view with the summary of your TRACES account
2. Statements / Payments – view challan status, challan consumption details, view TDS-TCS Credit for a PAN and verify PAN of Tax Payer, request for a refund, request for conso file etc
3. Defaults – view default summary, request for correction, request for justification report etc
4. Communications – request for resolution of any problems, view notices and communications from the AO, submit a declaration for paperless intimation
5. Downloads – download Form 16 / download Form 16A, download requested files like challan status inquiry .csi file, justification report, conso file, certificate u/s 197
6. Profile – Update communication details, address details etc
FAQs
To reset the password on TRACES, click on ‘Forgot Password’ on the login screen. You need to complete the verification process by entering the challan details and PAN-Amount combinations from the TDS Return filed. Here is a detailed process to reset the password on TRACES – Steps to Reset Password on TRACES.
To reset the username on TRACES, click on ‘Forgot User ID’ on the login screen. You need to complete the verification process by entering the challan details and PAN-Amount combinations from the TDS Return filed. Here is a detailed process to reset the username on TRACES – Steps to Reset Username on TRACES.
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!
@AkashJhaveri @Saad_C @Kaushal_Soni @Divya_Singhvi @Laxmi_Navlani can you help with this?
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The USB e-pass 2003 token device is particular type of a DSC.
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.
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!
Hi @Jatin_Sahu
Yes, you can file 26QB correct request with registering a DSC and file te new request.
Here’s a read for your reference on TRACES: Form 26QB Correction DSC/ AO Approval - Learn by Quicko