Tds on salary uncomfirmed challan

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11 April 2013 TDS HAS BEEN DEDUCTED EVERY MONTH BUT PAID IN MAR ALONGWITH INTEREST BY ONE CHALLAN. TDS RETURN HAS BEEN UPLOADED AND THE AS 26 SHOWS UNCONFIRMED CHALLAN. KINDLY GIVE REMEDY TO GET CREDIT

CA.Sourabh Sethia

CA.Sourabh Sethia (Expert)
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11 April 2013 Pls clarify the following :

1. In the return filed by you what amount has been quoted in all the 4 returns filed ??

2. how you prepared the return i.e through software or what means ??

Aashok Kumar Sharma

Aashok Kumar Sharma (Expert)
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27 July 2025 You're facing a common but serious compliance issue:
You **deducted TDS monthly** on salary but **deposited the entire amount via one challan in March**, and now **Form 26AS shows "Unconfirmed Challan."**

Let’s break it down and help you **remedy** it.

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## 🔎 What Does “Unconfirmed Challan” in Form 26AS Mean?

An **"unconfirmed challan"** usually means:

* The **challan exists in OLTAS** (payment is made and traceable), but
* The **TDS return (Form 24Q)** filed by you **does not match** the challan details properly (e.g., amount, section code, date, CIN),
* Or the challan is **not correctly mapped** to the deduction entries in the TDS return.

As a result, **credit is not granted to the deductees (employees)** in their **Form 26AS**.

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## ✅ What You Should Do — Step-by-Step Remedy:

### 🔹 Step 1: Check Challan Details

Verify that the following **challan details match** exactly between:

* **Challan deposited in March**, and
* **Details entered in the TDS return (Form 24Q)**

Check:

* **CIN (Challan Identification Number)**
* **Amount**
* **Section Code** (should be 192)
* **Tax, Surcharge, Cess breakup**
* **Date of deposit**

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### 🔹 Step 2: Revise the TDS Return (Form 24Q)

If you find a mismatch, you need to:

1. Use the **latest RPU (Return Preparation Utility)** from NSDL/Protean portal.
2. **Revise the TDS return** by:

* Linking the **correct challan** to each deductee entry.
* Ensuring the **amount claimed from the challan equals** the actual amount paid.
3. Generate **FVU file** and upload via **TRACES or TIN-NSDL**.

📌 This will make the challan “utilized” and remove the "unconfirmed" status.

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### 🔹 Step 3: Use “Online Correction” via TRACES

If the mismatch is minor (e.g., mapping issue):

1. Login to [TRACES portal](https://www.tdscpc.gov.in).
2. Navigate to **“Defaults > Request for Correction”**.
3. Choose **“Challan Correction”** and **“Tag the correct challan”** to your deductees.
4. Submit digitally with DSC or via AO approval.

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### 🔹 Step 4: Wait for Processing

* After correction is processed (usually within 7–15 days), the **challan will show as “matched”**.
* TDS credit will start reflecting in **employees' Form 26AS**.

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## 🧾 Important Notes

| Mistake Made | Correction Needed |
| --------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------- |
| One-time challan for full year | Valid, but must be **correctly mapped** |
| Unconfirmed challan in AS 26 | Means **mapping or detail mismatch** |
| Credit not appearing for employee | Fix via **revised return or TRACES correction** |

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## ✅ Summary

To fix “unconfirmed challan” in AS 26:

1. **Verify challan details** match TDS return.
2. **File a revised TDS return (24Q)** to properly link the challan.
3. Or use **TRACES online correction** if eligible.
4. After correction, **credit will reflect** in Form 26AS.

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Let me know if you want help reviewing the FVU file or want a checklist to validate your TDS challan mapping.

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