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    (Q1.) What are the different statuses of challan in a TDS / TCS statement?
  • The challan statuses available on TRACES are:
    1. Matched
    2. Unmatched
    3. Overbooked
  • (Q2.) What should I do if the status of my challan is 'Unmatched'?
  • Unmatched status is identified if TAN / challan detail quoted in the statement is incorrect when verified with OLTAS. In order to rectify such errors, correction statement is required to be filed.
  • (Q3.) How can I check status of my TDS / TCS challan on TRACES?
  • There are two search options for checking challan status on TRACES:
  • Option 1 requires following fields to be entered:
    • Challan Deposit Date (both From and To date)
    • Challan Status - Claimed / Unclaimed / All
  • Option 2 requires following fields to be entered:
    • BSR code
    • Date of Deposit
    • Challan Serial Number
    • Challan Amount
    You can also check consumption details of the challan by clicking on 'View Challan Consumption Details'.
    (Q4.) How does Search Option 1 work?
  • After Deductor provides the 'From' and 'To' dates and proceeds, all challan deposited during that period will be populated in 'Challan Details' table. Deductor can narrow down the search by selecting 'Challan Status' from the drop-down. Deductor can view consumption details of challan with 'Claimed' status only. 'Consumption Details' can be viewed by selecting a row with challan status as 'Claimed' and then clicking on 'View Challan Consumption Details' button. Deductor will be asked to provide 'Challan Amount' and after challan amount is verified, Deductor will be able to view consumption details for that challan.
  • (Q5.) How does Search Option 2 work?
  • After Deductor provides challan details and proceeds; challan pertaining to these details will be populated in 'Challan Details' table. Deductor can view consumption details of challan with 'Claimed' status only.'Consumption Details' can be viewed by selecting a row and then clicking on 'View Challan Consumption Details' button.
  • (Q6.) Is it possible to move deductee row from one challan to another challan for the same quarter?
  • Yes, Deductor can move deductee row from one challan to another for the same quarter; however it will be possible only if there is available balance in the challan. If challan is not available in same quarter/ statement, then deductor need to first add that challan into that statement for movement of deductee rows from overbooked challan. For more information refer E-tutorial Resolution of Overbooked Challan (Movement of Deductee Row).







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