Tds

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Querist : Anonymous

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06 April 2016 I have filed TDS return for Q4 FY 2014-15, now I want to revise the return since I have to delete challan entry and Deductee entry from return. So please guide me regarding this.

Murtaza I Bhagat

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06 April 2016 for revise tds return you need to download consolidate file from tds traces then you can revise you return

Querist : Anonymous

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08 April 2016 Thank you for the reply but I have already done the same however unable to delete the challan entry in conso file.
So, please guide me regarding this how to delete challan entry ?

Murtaza I Bhagat

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08 April 2016 don't delete it you just have to modify amount as Zero and also respectively in deduction details

Querist : Anonymous

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08 April 2016 On making amount equal to zero it is saying that you can only amend the interest column not the other amount.

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08 April 2016 On making amount equal to zero it is saying that you can only amend the interest column not the other amount.

Asha Kanta Sharma online

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27 July 2025 This is a common limitation in the TDS return revision process.

**Key points:**

* The **TDS return file downloaded from TRACES (the consolidated file)** is designed to allow limited changes.
* You **cannot delete a challan entry directly** in the revised file.
* Also, the system **does not allow you to make the TDS amount zero for a challan entry**, except for interest columns.

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### What you can do:

1. **Set the challan amount to zero in the challan details section, if possible.** If the system disallows this, then:
2. **Leave the challan entry as is but remove the corresponding deductee details for that challan.**
3. In the deductee details, set the deducted amount to zero or delete the deductee entry related to the challan.
4. Upload the revised file with the zero amount or deleted deductee details.
5. After filing the revision, you may approach the TDS CPC or your assessing officer to request manual correction for challan entries if needed.

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### Alternatively:

* If deletion/modification is not possible via software, you may need to file a **correction statement with only the necessary changes** and leave the unwanted challan as it is.
* Any excess payment or wrongly entered challan amount can be adjusted in future TDS returns or refunded after due process.

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### Summary:

* Direct deletion of challan entries from the consolidated file is **not supported**.
* Modify deductee details and amounts to zero wherever possible.
* Use online tools on TRACES for challan corrections if available.
* Contact TDS CPC for further assistance if manual intervention is needed.

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If you want, I can guide you step-by-step on how to edit deductee details or how to raise a challan correction request online. Would you like that?

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