TDS Return filing if only have 15G /15H deductions and no other payments
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TRIBHUVAN PUROHIT
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23 January 2026
Respected Sir/Madam,
We have only 15G/15H challans in this quarter and no other TDS payments, we have already submiitted form 15G/15H on 15th jan 2026 but while filing TDS Return it ask for challan payments which we don`t have
How to file this return
Please reply
Regards
Tribhuvan
We have only 15G/15H challans in this quarter and no other TDS payments, we have already submiitted form 15G/15H on 15th jan 2026 but while filing TDS Return it ask for challan payments which we don`t have
How to file this return
Please reply
Regards
Tribhuvan
27 January 2026
If you have only Form 15G/15H declarations and zero tax was actually deducted, you do not need to enter any challan details.
1. The "Nil" Challenge
Most TDS filing software (and the government utility) expects a challan because that is the standard workflow. However, for 15G/15H cases, you are filing what is known as a "Nil Return" regarding payments, but a "Data Return" regarding the declarations.
2. How to Fill the Return
Challan Sheet: Leave the challan section entirely blank (or do not add a row for a challan). Since no tax was deposited, no CIN (Challan Identification Number) exists.
Annexure I (Deductee Details): This is where the magic happens. You must list every person who submitted a 15G/15H.
Enter their details and the Total Amount Paid/Credited.
In the "Tax Deducted" column, enter 0.
Crucial Step: Use Reason Code "A" (Lower deduction/No deduction on account of certificate under section 197) or, more specifically for 15G/15H, look for the flag that indicates "No deduction is on account of 15G/15H" (often a specific dropdown in your software).
3. Validation
When you run the file through the File Validation Utility (FVU), it will see that the tax deducted is "0" and that a valid reason code is provided. It will allow you to generate the .fvu file without a challan.
1. The "Nil" Challenge
Most TDS filing software (and the government utility) expects a challan because that is the standard workflow. However, for 15G/15H cases, you are filing what is known as a "Nil Return" regarding payments, but a "Data Return" regarding the declarations.
2. How to Fill the Return
Challan Sheet: Leave the challan section entirely blank (or do not add a row for a challan). Since no tax was deposited, no CIN (Challan Identification Number) exists.
Annexure I (Deductee Details): This is where the magic happens. You must list every person who submitted a 15G/15H.
Enter their details and the Total Amount Paid/Credited.
In the "Tax Deducted" column, enter 0.
Crucial Step: Use Reason Code "A" (Lower deduction/No deduction on account of certificate under section 197) or, more specifically for 15G/15H, look for the flag that indicates "No deduction is on account of 15G/15H" (often a specific dropdown in your software).
3. Validation
When you run the file through the File Validation Utility (FVU), it will see that the tax deducted is "0" and that a valid reason code is provided. It will allow you to generate the .fvu file without a challan.
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TRIBHUVAN PUROHIT
(Querist)
27 January 2026
Sir Thanks for the guidance . Based on your reply I have checked Winman Software which we are using to file TDS but they mandates filing of any return with Mandatory Payment challan, will check and revert
04 November 2026
For nil TDS returns based entirely on Form 15G/15H, bypass the payment challan section, report all deductee details with zero tax deducted under the proper no-deduction reason code, and validate the file via the FVU.
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