Tds return deposited with nil challans
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10 September 2013
Hi,
Someone had deposited TDS return for the financial year 2009-10 with NIL challan's.
What to do ?
How to get Consolidate file to revise the return ???????
Someone had deposited TDS return for the financial year 2009-10 with NIL challan's.
What to do ?
How to get Consolidate file to revise the return ???????
10 September 2013
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10 September 2013
In case of NIL challan returns.
I am unable to register deductor on TRACES ?????
why so ??
I am unable to register deductor on TRACES ?????
why so ??
28 July 2025
Here’s a quick rundown on your **TDS return deposited with NIL challans** issue:
---
### 1. What happens if TDS return is filed with NIL challans?
* Filing a TDS return with NIL challan details means no tax was deposited.
* Such returns are accepted but don’t reflect any tax payment.
* If tax was actually deposited but not mentioned in the return, it creates a mismatch and may cause problems later.
---
### 2. How to revise a return filed with NIL challans?
* You need to prepare a **Consolidated File (CF)** to revise the TDS return.
* The CF contains all the details including correct challan info.
* The CF is prepared using the TDS Return Preparation Utility (RPU) software by importing the original return file and updating challan details.
---
### 3. Trouble registering on TRACES after filing NIL challan returns?
* TRACES registration may be denied or delayed if:
* TAN is not properly updated.
* No tax deposits are linked to the TAN (like in NIL challan cases).
* The return filed has inconsistencies or is rejected.
* To resolve:
* Ensure TAN and other details are correctly registered on NSDL.
* Wait for the system to update the status after filing revised returns with proper challan details.
* Contact NSDL/TIN helpdesk for TAN registration issues on TRACES.
---
### Summary and Suggested Steps:
1. **Download original return file (.fvu or .txt) used for filing NIL challan return.**
2. **Use RPU software:**
* Open the original return.
* Add correct challan details.
* Prepare Consolidated File for revision.
3. **File the revised return on TIN NSDL site.**
4. **After acceptance of revised return, register on TRACES.**
5. **If still facing registration issues on TRACES, raise a grievance on TRACES portal or contact NSDL helpline.**
---
If you want, I can help you with detailed steps on preparing a Consolidated File or fixing TRACES registration issues. Would you like that?
---
### 1. What happens if TDS return is filed with NIL challans?
* Filing a TDS return with NIL challan details means no tax was deposited.
* Such returns are accepted but don’t reflect any tax payment.
* If tax was actually deposited but not mentioned in the return, it creates a mismatch and may cause problems later.
---
### 2. How to revise a return filed with NIL challans?
* You need to prepare a **Consolidated File (CF)** to revise the TDS return.
* The CF contains all the details including correct challan info.
* The CF is prepared using the TDS Return Preparation Utility (RPU) software by importing the original return file and updating challan details.
---
### 3. Trouble registering on TRACES after filing NIL challan returns?
* TRACES registration may be denied or delayed if:
* TAN is not properly updated.
* No tax deposits are linked to the TAN (like in NIL challan cases).
* The return filed has inconsistencies or is rejected.
* To resolve:
* Ensure TAN and other details are correctly registered on NSDL.
* Wait for the system to update the status after filing revised returns with proper challan details.
* Contact NSDL/TIN helpdesk for TAN registration issues on TRACES.
---
### Summary and Suggested Steps:
1. **Download original return file (.fvu or .txt) used for filing NIL challan return.**
2. **Use RPU software:**
* Open the original return.
* Add correct challan details.
* Prepare Consolidated File for revision.
3. **File the revised return on TIN NSDL site.**
4. **After acceptance of revised return, register on TRACES.**
5. **If still facing registration issues on TRACES, raise a grievance on TRACES portal or contact NSDL helpline.**
---
If you want, I can help you with detailed steps on preparing a Consolidated File or fixing TRACES registration issues. Would you like that?
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