Mismatch in Form 26QC and Form 16C. Incorrect Form 16C generated in TRACES.


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A user is encountering an issue where Form 16C generated on TRACES shows a significantly lower rent amount and TDS paid compared to Form 26QC. It appears Form 16C might be incorrectly calculating TDS on only the last month's rent after TDS deduction, rather than the full annual rent. The user is seeking advice on how to resolve this discrepancy, especially since they cannot raise a grievance on TRACES using their PAN directly.

(Querist)
10 May 2024 For the first time we find that From 16C generated under TRACES is much lower that the Rent paid/Payable and Tax deposited as per Form 26QC.

Form 16C has picked up the rent paid after TDS for the last month and calculated tax @ 5% on that instead of the full years rent and 5% on that ? May be a part of a system change ? Has anyone else faced this ? What can be done as Form 26QC is correct ? Appreciate your help!

Number for example are monthly rent for residential Rs 1 lakh pm. Annual rent Rs 12 Lakhs. TDS deducted and deposited @5% is Rs 60,000. Last months rent paid is Rs 1 lakh less 60,000 TDS ie Rs 40,000. Form 26QC is correct but Form 16C says rent 40,000 TDS paid Rs 2,000.

21 May 2024 Raise Grievance on TRACES with screenshot.

Sach (Querist)
21 May 2024 Thanks Mr Rambhia as I dont have a TAN and use my PAN TRACES does not allow me to raise a grievance. It is unlikely that I am the only one impacted by this and thus am wondering if any one else has also been impacted. It may be a system upgrade which is causing this ? Any other thoughts on where to complain.

21 May 2024 Login with PAN on e-filing site, and raise grievance, someone will have to raise the complaint.

Sach (Querist)
21 May 2024 Thanks. I will attempt that and get back.

21 May 2024 You are welcome.


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