Tds return rejected - error tax deposited validation failed

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Jagadish T G (Querist)
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25 August 2018 After filing TDS Return , it rejected with reason " Total amount of Tax deposited validation failed ( Sum of Tax + Interest + Surcharge + Others + Fee Should be equal to total Challan Amount.

What is the solution for this rejection.

Note: Actually I have splited only DEDUCTIONS of this challan for different quarters. But, I didn't splitted the challan.

CA abhishek Jain

CA abhishek Jain (Expert)
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02 May 2019 Did you find any solution to this? I am facing same query

Aashok Kumar Sharma

Aashok Kumar Sharma (Expert)
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28 July 2025 The error **"Total amount of Tax deposited validation failed (Sum of Tax + Interest + Surcharge + Others + Fee should be equal to total Challan Amount)"** typically occurs during TDS return validation when:

### 🔍 **Cause of the Error:**

* The **amount breakup** in the **deductee details (Annexure)** **does not match** the **challan amount** entered in the challan details section.
* **Common mistakes**:

1. You've **allocated deductions from the same challan to multiple quarters** without **splitting the challan**.
2. **Total of TDS + Interest + Fee, etc.** in deductee entries **exceeds or is less than** the challan amount.

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### ✅ **Solution:**

#### Step 1: **Split the Challan Properly**

* If you're using **one challan** to cover **multiple quarters**, you **must split the challan amount** appropriately in each return.
* For each quarter, include **only the portion of the challan used** for that quarter.

#### Step 2: **Ensure Totals Match**

* Make sure that:

```
(TDS + Interest + Fee + Surcharge + Others) = Challan Amount
```

— within each return file.

#### Step 3: **Update Return Using Correct RPU Version**

* Use the **latest RPU (Return Preparation Utility)** and **FVU (File Validation Utility)** available from [NSDL website](https://www.tin-nsdl.com).

#### Step 4: **File Revised Return**

* Prepare a **revised return** using the corrected breakup and **re-validate**.
* You may need to request and use a **Consolidated File (Conso file)** and **CSI file** from **TRACES**.

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### 📝 Example:

If the challan paid is ₹10,000 and you’re using it for:

* **Q1:** ₹6,000
* **Q2:** ₹4,000

Then:

* In Q1 return: enter ₹6,000 in the challan details.
* In Q2 return: enter ₹4,000 in the challan details.

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Let me know if you need help preparing the corrected return or splitting the challan values.

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