22 July 2025
1. Filing Revised TDS Return – Where and How:
TDS returns (including 26Q) cannot be filed directly on the Income Tax e-filing portal. They must be filed using: TIN-NSDL website (https://www.tin-nsdl.com/) OR through TDS filing software (like ClearTDS, Winman, Saral, etc.) You also need a valid DSC (Digital Signature Certificate) or to upload via TIN-FC (facilitation center) or using TRACES utility tools. ❌ 2. Why Was Your Revised Return Rejected?
A revised TDS return can be rejected due to many reasons, such as:
Incorrect token number of the original return Mismatch in PAN or challan details Using invalid file formats Not matching the FVU version required Deductor details mismatch Digital signature not attached or invalid 🔍 How to Find the Reason for Rejection: Step-by-Step:
Log in to the TRACES portal: https://www.tdscpc.gov.in Go to “Statements / Payments” > “View Filed TDS Statements” Select the financial year, form (26Q), and quarter. You'll see the status of your return (Accepted / Rejected / Processed with defaults). If rejected, there will be a reason mentioned in the remarks or you can download the Justification Report. ✔️ What You Should Do Now: Download the Consolidated TDS file from TRACES. Use the correct token number of the original return. Make corrections using RPU (Return Preparation Utility) from NSDL. Validate using FVU (File Validation Utility). Re-upload through the NSDL site or submit via TIN-FC.