Tds not reflected in parties 26 as
This query is : Resolved
29 January 2015
Hi All
One of my party has got notice stating that tds which i deducted is not been reflected in his 26 As. I have filed the TDS Return, which is processed with Default for section 234E which i hv not paid yet for F.Y.2012-14. but the Status of matching with
OLTAS is showing F.How come is so ???????? what should i do now shall i pay the demand u/s 234E & Revise the Return then he will get the credit??????? i m often getting pressure from the party.
thnx
One of my party has got notice stating that tds which i deducted is not been reflected in his 26 As. I have filed the TDS Return, which is processed with Default for section 234E which i hv not paid yet for F.Y.2012-14. but the Status of matching with
OLTAS is showing F.How come is so ???????? what should i do now shall i pay the demand u/s 234E & Revise the Return then he will get the credit??????? i m often getting pressure from the party.
thnx
29 January 2015
you have check form 16A from TRACE site if you successfully generated that party form 16A . then you check the name and address. it may possible you have make mistake in pan number and TDS tfr in some other one account.
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29 January 2015
Thnx
There is a Pan error, i checked it online which is showing this pan does not exist, but i have generated Form 16 A also. Oltas status is also showing F
There is a Pan error, i checked it online which is showing this pan does not exist, but i have generated Form 16 A also. Oltas status is also showing F
27 July 2025
Thanks for the detailed info. You're on the right track, and it’s good you caught the **PAN error**, because that’s the **main reason** the TDS is **not reflected in the party’s Form 26AS**, despite the return being filed.
Let’s break this down:
---
## ✅ Problem Summary:
* You **deducted TDS**, filed the **TDS return**, and generated **Form 16A**.
* But the **deductee's PAN** was **wrong or invalid**.
* So in the **TRACES portal**, status shows as **“F” in OLTAS matching** (i.e., unmatched or failed).
* As a result, **credit is not shown in the deductee’s Form 26AS**, and they are pressuring you.
---
## 🔍 Why This Happens:
If the PAN quoted in the TDS return is:
* **Invalid**, or
* **Incorrect**, or
* **Doesn’t match ITD database**
➡️ Then even if you deducted and deposited TDS correctly, the credit **won’t get assigned** to the deductee in **Form 26AS**.
Also, even if **Form 16A is generated**, it will still carry the **incorrect PAN** – making it useless for tax credit.
---
## ✅ What You Need to Do Now:
### Step 1: **Pay the Section 234E Late Filing Fees**
You mentioned your return was processed with a **default under Section 234E** (late fee @ ₹200/day). That must be paid **before you can revise** the TDS return.
**Action:**
* Log into **TRACES → Defaults → Justification Report**
* Download the **conso file** and **challan demand**
* Pay the **234E fee** via Challan **ITNS 281**
---
### Step 2: **Revise the TDS Return**
Once 234E is paid:
1. **Download the consolidated (conso) file** from TRACES.
2. Use **RPU (Return Preparation Utility)** by NSDL to:
* Correct the PAN of the deductee.
3. Validate and generate the corrected return.
4. Upload the **revised TDS return** to the TIN-NSDL portal.
5. Wait for processing and confirmation.
---
### Step 3: **Check Form 26AS and Form 16A**
Once the revised return is processed:
* The TDS credit will now appear in the **correct PAN holder's Form 26AS**.
* You can regenerate **correct Form 16A** from TRACES (this time with correct PAN).
---
## ⚠️ Important Notes:
* Until PAN is corrected in return, **credit won’t reflect in Form 26AS**, no matter what Form 16A you gave earlier.
* Filing a **revised TDS return is mandatory** in case of PAN errors.
* **Form 16A alone is not enough** for credit unless it matches 26AS (which in turn matches PAN in return).
---
## ✅ Summary of Steps:
| Step | Action |
| ---- | --------------------------------------------- |
| 1 | Pay 234E demand (use ITNS 281 challan) |
| 2 | Download conso file from TRACES |
| 3 | Revise TDS return with **correct PAN** |
| 4 | Upload revised return via NSDL portal |
| 5 | Generate corrected **Form 16A** |
| 6 | Ask party to check **Form 26AS** after update |
---
Let me know if you'd like:
* A sample correction file guide,
* Help using the **RPU tool**,
* Instructions on how to **pay 234E online**, or
* A template reply to your party explaining the delay and the fix.
Let’s break this down:
---
## ✅ Problem Summary:
* You **deducted TDS**, filed the **TDS return**, and generated **Form 16A**.
* But the **deductee's PAN** was **wrong or invalid**.
* So in the **TRACES portal**, status shows as **“F” in OLTAS matching** (i.e., unmatched or failed).
* As a result, **credit is not shown in the deductee’s Form 26AS**, and they are pressuring you.
---
## 🔍 Why This Happens:
If the PAN quoted in the TDS return is:
* **Invalid**, or
* **Incorrect**, or
* **Doesn’t match ITD database**
➡️ Then even if you deducted and deposited TDS correctly, the credit **won’t get assigned** to the deductee in **Form 26AS**.
Also, even if **Form 16A is generated**, it will still carry the **incorrect PAN** – making it useless for tax credit.
---
## ✅ What You Need to Do Now:
### Step 1: **Pay the Section 234E Late Filing Fees**
You mentioned your return was processed with a **default under Section 234E** (late fee @ ₹200/day). That must be paid **before you can revise** the TDS return.
**Action:**
* Log into **TRACES → Defaults → Justification Report**
* Download the **conso file** and **challan demand**
* Pay the **234E fee** via Challan **ITNS 281**
---
### Step 2: **Revise the TDS Return**
Once 234E is paid:
1. **Download the consolidated (conso) file** from TRACES.
2. Use **RPU (Return Preparation Utility)** by NSDL to:
* Correct the PAN of the deductee.
3. Validate and generate the corrected return.
4. Upload the **revised TDS return** to the TIN-NSDL portal.
5. Wait for processing and confirmation.
---
### Step 3: **Check Form 26AS and Form 16A**
Once the revised return is processed:
* The TDS credit will now appear in the **correct PAN holder's Form 26AS**.
* You can regenerate **correct Form 16A** from TRACES (this time with correct PAN).
---
## ⚠️ Important Notes:
* Until PAN is corrected in return, **credit won’t reflect in Form 26AS**, no matter what Form 16A you gave earlier.
* Filing a **revised TDS return is mandatory** in case of PAN errors.
* **Form 16A alone is not enough** for credit unless it matches 26AS (which in turn matches PAN in return).
---
## ✅ Summary of Steps:
| Step | Action |
| ---- | --------------------------------------------- |
| 1 | Pay 234E demand (use ITNS 281 challan) |
| 2 | Download conso file from TRACES |
| 3 | Revise TDS return with **correct PAN** |
| 4 | Upload revised return via NSDL portal |
| 5 | Generate corrected **Form 16A** |
| 6 | Ask party to check **Form 26AS** after update |
---
Let me know if you'd like:
* A sample correction file guide,
* Help using the **RPU tool**,
* Instructions on how to **pay 234E online**, or
* A template reply to your party explaining the delay and the fix.
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