TDS Payment

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SURESH KUMAR.P (Querist)
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27 April 2009 I have two queries 1)What is the unique transaction number?How will i get that number.2)How will i Make payment in case of Deductee not having PAN and also Form 17 not avail in TDS payment webpages.

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CA CS CIMA Prakash Somani

CA CS CIMA Prakash Somani (Expert)
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27 April 2009 There are still no clarity on the same as the detailed guidelines on these matters are yet to come.

I answered on of query earlier on UTN but that one is general meaning of UTN. If you want check forum.

CA Tilak Raj Sharma

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27 April 2009 Please wait for guideline and new forms. Everyone are waiting for this.

You need atleast 85% PAN numbers for making the TDS payments as per new notification.

SURESH KUMAR.P

SURESH KUMAR.P (Querist)
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27 April 2009 Thanks for your clarifications.Please explain about UTN.How will i get that number

SURESH KUMAR.P

SURESH KUMAR.P (Querist)
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27 April 2009 Thanks for your clarifications.Please explain about UTN.How will i get that number

Asha Kanta Sharma

Asha Kanta Sharma (Expert)
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27 July 2025 Sure! Here's a quick explanation about **UTN (Unique Transaction Number)**:

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### What is UTN?

* UTN stands for **Unique Transaction Number**.
* It is a **unique 12-digit alphanumeric number** generated for each TDS/TCS payment transaction.
* It acts as a **reference number** for the transaction.
* Helps in tracking TDS payments and matching payments with TDS returns.

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### How to get UTN?

* When you **make an online TDS payment via the TIN NSDL website or authorized bank portals**, the system automatically **generates and provides the UTN**.
* You can **download or note this UTN** once the payment is successful.
* This UTN must be used while filing your TDS returns as proof of payment.

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### What if deductee does not have PAN?

* Even if the deductee doesn’t have PAN, you still need to deduct TDS at a higher rate (usually 20% or as prescribed).
* You can make the payment using your TAN and challan.
* The UTN is still generated during the payment process.
* Form 17 (Certificate for lower deduction of TDS) may not be applicable if PAN is not available.

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### Summary:

* **UTN is generated at the time of payment.**
* You do not generate UTN manually.
* Keep UTN safe for TDS return filing and reconciliation.

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If you want, I can guide you step-by-step on how to make an online TDS payment and get the UTN. Would that help?

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