Thursday 27 June 2013

Checklist while preparing e-TDS Returns

Points to remember while preparing your bank's e-TDS return:



  • The return is in conformity with file format notified by IT Department
  • Each e-TDS return is furnished in a separate CD/floppywith duly signed & authorised Form 27A in physical form
  • Striking & overwriting, if any, on Form 27A is ratified by authorised signatory
  • More than one CD/Floppy is not used to furnish one e-TDS return and vice versa
  • Compulsory affixing of label containing name of deductor, TAN, Form # and period of return on CD/floppy
  • TAN quoted on e-TDS return and furnished on Form 27A are the same
  • e-TDS return, if compressed, to be done using WinZip 8.1 or ZipItFast 3.0 or higher version utility only
  • TAN Allotment Letter / screenshot from ITD website to be furnished as proof of TAN
  • Form 49B(Application for TAN) / TAN application acknowledgement to be submitted alongside e-TDS return in case of government deductors in case TAN details are unavailable
  • Control Totals, TAN & name on e-TDS application to match with those on Form 27A
  • Form 24 - copies of certificates of no deduction of TDS & TDS deduction at a concessional rate , as received from deductees to be attached
  • e-TDS return has successfully passed through the FVU
  • CD/floppy furnished is virus-free
For detailed guidelines, procedures, forms, data structure (file formats), notification, list of
TIN-FCs, NSDL Return Preparation Utility (NSDL-RPU) and FVU visit www.tin-nsdl.com

E-TDS for banks - Filing due dates

Different types of E-TDS Statements include:

24Q - TDS on Salaries
26Q - TDS on all other payments other than Salaries
27Q - TDS on payments to Non-Residents & Foreign Companies
27EQ - Statement of Tax Collected at Source


Due dates for filing: