TDS Return
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27 July 2009
I have a query on TDS Return
In the TDS return if the challan details are mentioned separately for each and every deductee i.e. for eg in one challan amounting to say Rs.10,000/- there are 5 deductees of Rs.2,000/- each and in the TDS Return if it is mentioned that 5 challan and 5 deductee with the same challan No. If we add 5 challans the total amount will be Rs.10,000/-.
Kindly clarify whether this is acceptable by Income Tax Department. Incase if not acceptable then how to file revise TDS Return.
In the TDS return if the challan details are mentioned separately for each and every deductee i.e. for eg in one challan amounting to say Rs.10,000/- there are 5 deductees of Rs.2,000/- each and in the TDS Return if it is mentioned that 5 challan and 5 deductee with the same challan No. If we add 5 challans the total amount will be Rs.10,000/-.
Kindly clarify whether this is acceptable by Income Tax Department. Incase if not acceptable then how to file revise TDS Return.
27 July 2009
Vidya,
DOn;t do this. It may create problem for you. Just mention the challan only at once & link all deductees to the challan in Annx. sheet.
If you did the process as mentioned by you, then you received the letter from NSDL for all challan mismatch & you need to file the correction statement by mentioning only one challan instead of 5 challan entry.
DOn;t do this. It may create problem for you. Just mention the challan only at once & link all deductees to the challan in Annx. sheet.
If you did the process as mentioned by you, then you received the letter from NSDL for all challan mismatch & you need to file the correction statement by mentioning only one challan instead of 5 challan entry.
30 July 2009
Dear Mr. Soni,
Thanks for your reply.
For filing correction statement the regular file has to be imported in RPU by providing Original PRN no. and then the necessary changes have to be made.
But in this case the (wrong) records in the challan has to be deleted inorder to link the challan with the deductees in the annexure. If suppose there are only 5 challan and 10 deductees In the challan 10 rows have been created (as explained above due to wrong entry) The rows in the correction statement cannot be deleted since it is a imported file then what is the procedure to remove/delete this additional rows.
If this rows cannot be deleted then how to prepare correction statement.
Kindly clarify
Thanks for your reply.
For filing correction statement the regular file has to be imported in RPU by providing Original PRN no. and then the necessary changes have to be made.
But in this case the (wrong) records in the challan has to be deleted inorder to link the challan with the deductees in the annexure. If suppose there are only 5 challan and 10 deductees In the challan 10 rows have been created (as explained above due to wrong entry) The rows in the correction statement cannot be deleted since it is a imported file then what is the procedure to remove/delete this additional rows.
If this rows cannot be deleted then how to prepare correction statement.
Kindly clarify
28 July 2025
Great question! Here’s how you handle this common TDS return issue:
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### Problem Recap:
* You mistakenly entered **the same challan number multiple times** (one entry per deductee) instead of entering **one challan entry linked to multiple deductees**.
* Now you want to file a **correction (revised) return** using the RPU (Return Preparation Utility), but:
* You cannot delete rows directly because the original return file imported into RPU is fixed.
* Extra rows (duplicated challan entries) are showing up that you want to remove.
---
### How to fix it?
**Step 1: Import Original Return into RPU using the original PRN**
**Step 2: To correct challan details:**
* You **cannot delete rows** in the challan sheet inside the RPU because it locks the rows corresponding to original entries.
* **Instead of deleting rows, you have to “nullify” incorrect challan entries by:**
* Setting the **challan amount to zero** for the duplicated challan rows that should not exist.
* Make sure these “zeroed” challan rows **do not link to any deductees** in the annexure sheet.
* Alternatively, if you want a clean file, you can:
* Export the data from RPU to an Excel sheet.
* Remove unwanted rows there.
* Prepare a fresh import file matching the structure of RPU.
(But this requires advanced formatting and is risky if not done correctly.)
**Step 3: Correct the deductee details**
* In the Annexure/Deductee sheet, link **all deductees to the single correct challan entry** that holds the total amount.
* For the zeroed-out challan rows, **make sure no deductees are linked**.
**Step 4: Validate the return in RPU**
* Use the “Validate” option.
* Ensure no errors, especially challan mismatch errors.
**Step 5: Generate correction statement and file**
* Once validated, generate the corrected return file.
* Upload this corrected return on the TDS e-filing portal.
---
### Important tips:
* The Income Tax Department expects **one challan number entry per challan** with all deductees linked to it, not multiple challan entries for the same challan number.
* Filing correction returns with challan mismatch errors will cause the return to be rejected.
* It is better to keep one challan entry with total amount and link multiple deductees to it.
---
If you want, I can guide you step-by-step with example screenshots or even help draft an email to NSDL/TDS support for further assistance.
---
**Summary:**
| Action | How to do it |
| -------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------- |
| Delete duplicated challan rows | Not possible directly; set challan amount = 0 |
| Link deductees to challan | In Annexure, link all to single correct challan |
| Validate and generate correction | Use RPU’s validate button before submission |
---
Would you like help with a detailed stepwise guide or a sample RPU correction?
---
### Problem Recap:
* You mistakenly entered **the same challan number multiple times** (one entry per deductee) instead of entering **one challan entry linked to multiple deductees**.
* Now you want to file a **correction (revised) return** using the RPU (Return Preparation Utility), but:
* You cannot delete rows directly because the original return file imported into RPU is fixed.
* Extra rows (duplicated challan entries) are showing up that you want to remove.
---
### How to fix it?
**Step 1: Import Original Return into RPU using the original PRN**
**Step 2: To correct challan details:**
* You **cannot delete rows** in the challan sheet inside the RPU because it locks the rows corresponding to original entries.
* **Instead of deleting rows, you have to “nullify” incorrect challan entries by:**
* Setting the **challan amount to zero** for the duplicated challan rows that should not exist.
* Make sure these “zeroed” challan rows **do not link to any deductees** in the annexure sheet.
* Alternatively, if you want a clean file, you can:
* Export the data from RPU to an Excel sheet.
* Remove unwanted rows there.
* Prepare a fresh import file matching the structure of RPU.
(But this requires advanced formatting and is risky if not done correctly.)
**Step 3: Correct the deductee details**
* In the Annexure/Deductee sheet, link **all deductees to the single correct challan entry** that holds the total amount.
* For the zeroed-out challan rows, **make sure no deductees are linked**.
**Step 4: Validate the return in RPU**
* Use the “Validate” option.
* Ensure no errors, especially challan mismatch errors.
**Step 5: Generate correction statement and file**
* Once validated, generate the corrected return file.
* Upload this corrected return on the TDS e-filing portal.
---
### Important tips:
* The Income Tax Department expects **one challan number entry per challan** with all deductees linked to it, not multiple challan entries for the same challan number.
* Filing correction returns with challan mismatch errors will cause the return to be rejected.
* It is better to keep one challan entry with total amount and link multiple deductees to it.
---
If you want, I can guide you step-by-step with example screenshots or even help draft an email to NSDL/TDS support for further assistance.
---
**Summary:**
| Action | How to do it |
| -------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------- |
| Delete duplicated challan rows | Not possible directly; set challan amount = 0 |
| Link deductees to challan | In Annexure, link all to single correct challan |
| Validate and generate correction | Use RPU’s validate button before submission |
---
Would you like help with a detailed stepwise guide or a sample RPU correction?
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