FAQs

NRI Non Individual will be asked to enter the PAN No. of Authorized person and Date of Birth then they will submit a request for PAN Validation and Date of Birth and an Email will be sent to user with success or rejection message.

(Q3.)As NRI Non Individual I have updated the details of Authorised person in profile, can I immediately proceed with 26QB Correction?

If NRI user has submitted the details of PAN of Authorized Person and proceeds with 26QB Correction tab then error message will be displayed.

"Error Message: Updation of Authorized Person Details is in process once the updations confirmed same will be informed through email, then user can proceed for 26QB correction"

(Q4.)As NRI Non Individual I have updated the details of Authorised person in profile, can I immediately request for Form 16B?

If NRI user has submitted the details of PAN of Authorized Person, while requesting for Form-16B under download tab then error message will be displayed.

"Error Message: Updation of Authorized Person Details is in process once the updations confirmed same will be informed through email, then user can submit request for download Form-16B"

(Q5.)How can NRI taxpayer activate TRACES account after registration?

Ans. Once validation will be approved by TRACES (internally), e-mail for activation of account along with activation code will be sent to user. To activate account in TRACES, user click on the activation link sent to registered email id with and submit the activation code within 48 hours.

(Q6.)How can Non Resident Indian (NRI) connect TRACES from outside India?

Ans.NRI Tax payer has to register through the link https://nriservices.tdscpc.gov.in/nriapp/login.xhtml and login into TRACES.

(Q7.)I am registered user on TRACES. Now I am out of India and trying to access TRACES but unable to connect it. What may be the reason?

Ans.If you are trying to access the TRACES from outside India, please login through the link https://nriservices.tdscpc.gov.in/nriapp/login.xhtml.

(Q8.)What are the activities that a NRI Tax Payer can perform through TRACES (https://nriservices.tdscpc.gov.in/nriapp/login.xhtml)?

NRI Tax Payer can perform the following activities through TRACES:

1. Registration and Login
2. Request and Download Form 26AS
3. View and edit profile
4. Request and Download Form 16B (Buyer)
5. Change Password

6. Request and Download JR
7. 26QB Correction

(Q9.)What is the period for which Form 26AS is generated?

Ans. Form 26AS is generated annually, for a Assessment Year.

(Q10.)Can I download my Form 26AS statement?

Ans. Yes. Form 26AS statement can be downloaded either as PDF / Text / HTML format. If number of records is equal to or greater than 1,000 "Form 26AS" will only be downloaded in "Text file" format from TRACES website , after registration as a Taxpayer.

For records less than 1,000, Form 26AS can be downloaded in all three formats.

(Q11.)What is the password for opening Form 26AS?

Ans.The password for opening Form 26AS will be your Date of Birth (in DDMMYYYY format), e.g., if your date of birth is 01-Feb-1980, password will be 01021980.

(Q12.)From which Assessment Year (AY) can NRI Tax Payer view Form 26AS on TRACES?

Ans.You can view your Form 26AS in TRACES from AY 2009-10 onwards.

(Q13.)Whether name and address of Tax Payer can be changed in Form 26AS?

Ans.Tax Payer details (name and address) in Form 26AS are reflected as per PAN database. For any change, please submit change request application for PAN (Form 49A) at https://tinpan.proteantech.in/

(Q14.)Is late filing and interest on late payment applicable on NRI buyer as well?

Ans.Yes. As per Finance Bill of 2013, TDS is applicable on sale of immovable property wherein the sale consideration of the property is equal to or exceeds 50,00,000 (Rupees Fifty Lakh). If any default occurs in payment of TDS amount, it will be closed by buyer.