Tds
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08 October 2013
In TDS return we have quoted a zero challan and the corresponding deductee details. But TDS CPC has sent a communication that this challan is unmatched. Please advise your suggestions.
08 October 2013
Hi
You can not mention chalan no. as Zero.
Which software yoy are using?
Thanks//VaibhavJ
You can not mention chalan no. as Zero.
Which software yoy are using?
Thanks//VaibhavJ
27 July 2025
This is a common issue — when you file a TDS return quoting a **zero challan number** along with deductee details, but the TDS CPC flags it as **“challan unmatched”**, it basically means:
* The challan number you mentioned in the TDS return **does not exist or is not matching** the payment records at TDS CPC.
* Or, the TDS payment was not actually made or correctly credited to that challan.
---
### Why this happens:
* A **zero challan number** is sometimes entered when no actual TDS payment is made (e.g., when TDS is deductible but below threshold, or for “No TDS deducted” cases).
* But if you quote a zero challan and still mention deductee details with some TDS amount, it leads to mismatch.
* Alternatively, the challan details you entered might be incorrect or not reflecting in TDS system.
---
### What should you do:
1. **Check the challan details:**
* Verify the challan number, date, and amount entered in the TDS return.
* Match it with the actual payment receipt or bank challan.
2. **If No TDS was deducted or zero challan is correct:**
* For cases where no tax was deducted because of exemption or threshold limit, you can mention **“No deduction”** reason in your return but **do not enter TDS amount** or challan details.
* If you are mentioning deductee details with TDS amount, you must enter valid challan details.
3. **Revised Return:**
* File a **revised TDS return** correcting the challan details.
* Remove or correct the zero challan number.
* Ensure the challan number corresponds exactly to the payment made.
4. **Contact TDS CPC if necessary:**
* If you feel the challan exists and has been paid, but mismatch persists, raise a query with TDS CPC.
* Sometimes, bank processing delay or data entry mistakes cause mismatches.
---
### Summary:
* Zero challan should only be used when **no TDS payment is made**.
* If TDS is deducted and paid, always mention the **correct challan details**.
* File a revised return correcting challan info.
* Double-check payment and challan details for accuracy.
---
If you want, I can help you draft the revised TDS return or provide a sample letter/email for TDS CPC. Would you like that?
* The challan number you mentioned in the TDS return **does not exist or is not matching** the payment records at TDS CPC.
* Or, the TDS payment was not actually made or correctly credited to that challan.
---
### Why this happens:
* A **zero challan number** is sometimes entered when no actual TDS payment is made (e.g., when TDS is deductible but below threshold, or for “No TDS deducted” cases).
* But if you quote a zero challan and still mention deductee details with some TDS amount, it leads to mismatch.
* Alternatively, the challan details you entered might be incorrect or not reflecting in TDS system.
---
### What should you do:
1. **Check the challan details:**
* Verify the challan number, date, and amount entered in the TDS return.
* Match it with the actual payment receipt or bank challan.
2. **If No TDS was deducted or zero challan is correct:**
* For cases where no tax was deducted because of exemption or threshold limit, you can mention **“No deduction”** reason in your return but **do not enter TDS amount** or challan details.
* If you are mentioning deductee details with TDS amount, you must enter valid challan details.
3. **Revised Return:**
* File a **revised TDS return** correcting the challan details.
* Remove or correct the zero challan number.
* Ensure the challan number corresponds exactly to the payment made.
4. **Contact TDS CPC if necessary:**
* If you feel the challan exists and has been paid, but mismatch persists, raise a query with TDS CPC.
* Sometimes, bank processing delay or data entry mistakes cause mismatches.
---
### Summary:
* Zero challan should only be used when **no TDS payment is made**.
* If TDS is deducted and paid, always mention the **correct challan details**.
* File a revised return correcting challan info.
* Double-check payment and challan details for accuracy.
---
If you want, I can help you draft the revised TDS return or provide a sample letter/email for TDS CPC. Would you like that?
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