The Income Tax Department offers TRACES (TDS Reconciliation Analysis and Correction Enabling System) through online service at www.tdscpc.gov.in.
The objective of this tool is that both TDS payers and deductors can view and reconcile their TDS payments online. They ensure that the returns are filed and refunds demanded.
Objective of the TRACES Website
The TDS TRACES website allows taxpayers and TDS deductors to accomplish a variety of tasks.
- Form 26AS is visible and available to download.
- Request for revision of TDS/TCS statement.
- Check challan status.
- Online, one can verify numerous tax statements.
- Make a refund application online.
- Download the consolidated file, Justification Report, and Forms 16 and 16A. (only for TDS deductors.)
- The web services provided by TRACES all permit a variety of tasks concerning your taxes. When compared with the earlier paper-based systems, this is much more efficient. The online facility for providing PAN information and making corrections of challans is quite handy.
- Corrections to TDS returns submitted earlier, should now be done online.
- Rectification of OLTAS challan online.
Process of Registration for TRACES as a Taxpayer?
In order to access the various online services offered by TRACES, taxpayers or PAO/deductors must register on the TRACES website. The main procedures for TRACES India registration are as follows-
- Step 1: Access “Register as New User” and click on that option.
- Step 2: After accessing this link, it will come out to the taxpayer page. From here proceed to
- Step 3: After completing the information required, press “Create Account.” A confirmation page will appear to validate the information supplied. If you want to alter any of the data on the confirmation screen, use the edit tab for this purpose.
- Step 4: After verifying the information, a link of activation and code will be sent to your email address and mobile phone number.
How to Register on TRACES as a Deductor?
- Step 1: Go to the TRACES home page.
- Step 2: Select ‘Register as New User.’
- Step 3: Then pick the user type as ‘Deductor.’
- Step 4: Complete all information boxes for getting registered on TRACES as a deductor.
- Step 5: After successfully registering on TRACES, an activation link will be dispatched to the registered Email and SMSes with unique activation codes to both Inbox and Cellphone.
- Step 6: Open the activation link and then input your user ID and activation credentials
- Step 7: After activation, you can use TRACES
How to Log in to the TRACES Portal?
During the process of TRACES login, a Deductor who has been successfully registered should:
- Step 1: Log in to TDS – CPC portal. Click ‘Login’ to open the TDS TRACES login screen.
- Step 2: Enter your Login ID and Password, i.e., your TIN number, then press ‘Go’
- Step 3: fill in the deductor’s information, like PAN number, date of birth, etc. and then click the Submit button.
- Step 4: Check the information on the confirmation page and click the submit button.
- Step 5: After successful registration, a link of activation is sent to the email address, and separate activation codes are sent to both a user’s email address and mobile number.
- Step 6: Enter the User ID and activation codes after clicking the activation link.
- Step 7: The user can access TRACES after activation.
TRACES Justification Report
The TDS TRACES Justification Report deals with queries raised by the Income Tax Department (ITD). The TRACES justification report contains detailed information about the defaults and/or errors that need correcting by the deductor. Filing a correction statement with necessary interest/fees included and paying any other taxes that are due can take care of this. The material in this report will also allow deductors to provide explanations for any “Errors” the tax authorities find.
How to Generate a TRACES Compliance Report?
The TDS Compliance Report mentions defaults in all TANs associated with entity-level PAN, and a taxpayer can generate this report:
Step 1 – Login to TRACES as a taxpayer.
Step 2 – Click on the ‘Aggregated TDS Compliance’ tab for this purpose.
Step 3 – The user could select the one option
- Based on what default.
- Based on the fiscal year at issue.
Step 4 – Select the ‘Submit Request’ option.
Step 5 – After submitting the request, you can download the excel file from ‘Requested Downloads’ part of ‘Downloads’ menu.
Resolution Request Facility
The “Request for Resolution” feature may be used by taxpayers to have their complaints resolved. This service is obtainable by the user doing the following-
- Step 1 – To obtain such a resolution, the taxpayer must first log in to TRACES as a taxpayer using one’s registered user ID and password.
- Step 2 – click the ‘Request for Resolution’ tab.
- Step 3 – Choose the category for which this resolution request is to be sent.
- Step 4 – Select the assessment year corresponding to your query.
- Step 5 – Provide and submit the necessary information.
- Step 6 – Upon submission of the relevant information, a Ticket number will be generated, showing that your request has been successfully submitted.
Ticket Status on TRACES
Here are the options for checking the status of TDS TRACES’ ticket results-
- Open: The checking was done and the statement should come within the time period specified.
- Clarification Asked: The requestor/Assessing Officer has sought clarification from the tax department. The ticket will be closed in 30 days after this clarification only if it proves unforthcoming.
- Request for Closure: This indicates that the deductor has furnished clarification but has sent it to the assessee for closure. The ticket is automatically closed if no action is taken within 30 days on such a request.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. How can I register on the TDS TRACES portal for the first time?
To register on the TRACES portal, go to https://www.tdscpc.gov.in and click on ‘Register as New User’. Choose your user type (Deductor/Taxpayer/PAO), enter your TAN/PAN, required hardcopy details, and other demanded data, set a password, and finish registration.
2. What should I do if I forget my TDS TRACES login password?
In case of forgetting the password, go to forget password option on log in page. you can reset it using your registered email id , mobile number.
3. Why am I unable to log in to the TRACES portal?
Incorrect credentials, Expired or locked account, Browser compatibility issues, Captcha entry errors could be reasons if you are facing issues while login.
4. Can taxpayers view their TDS details on the TRACES portal?
Yes, taxpayers can log in to traces using their PAN and can view Form 26AS (TDS / TCS details), request Form 16/16A, and Check refund status.
5. What is the user ID for logging into the TRACES Portal?
- Deductors: User ID is the TAN (Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number)
- Taxpayers: User ID is the PAN (Permanent Account Number)
