Delete duplicate tds challan

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Pallavi Agrawal (Querist)
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10 August 2024 I have mistakenly added a challan twice in traces. Because of this I have received demand from the department. Can anyone help in rectifying this

Asha Kanta Sharma

Asha Kanta Sharma (Expert)
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12 August 2025 If you’ve mistakenly added a TDS challan twice in TRACES and received a demand, here’s what you can do to rectify it:
Steps to Rectify Duplicate TDS Challan Entry:
Check Challan Status on TRACES:
Log in to your TRACES account.
Verify if the challan is reflected twice or if it is a data entry duplication.
Confirm the Duplicate Challan Payment:
If payment is genuinely made twice, you may have excess credit in your TDS account.
Rectification Options:
a. If Payment is Excess and Challan is Real:

You cannot “delete” a challan once submitted.
Excess TDS credit can be adjusted against future TDS payments or claimed as refund.
File Form 26AS rectification request via TRACES to reflect the correct challan.
Alternatively, apply for refund of excess TDS through Income Tax Department.
b. If Duplicate Entry (data entry mistake) and Payment not Done Twice:
Submit a request on TRACES to rectify the challan details.
Contact the Assessing Officer (AO) and submit a written explanation for the duplicate entry.
Use the ‘Challan Correction’ facility on TRACES if available.
Respond to Demand Notice:
Reply to the demand notice explaining the duplicate challan payment with evidence (payment challans, bank statements).
Request the department to adjust excess payment against future liabilities or process refund.
Follow Up:
Monitor TRACES and Income Tax portal for rectification status.
Keep correspondence records with the department.
Important:
Challans once submitted can’t be deleted or canceled.
Rectification is done through adjustment or refund processes.
Maintain all supporting documents.

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