This discussion seeks guidance on the correct naming convention for TDS/TCS input files when preparing Form 24Q for the 3rd quarter of the 2022-23 financial year. The user is asking if a draft file, initially saved as 'F24Q3', can be used as the final TDS/TCS input file by simply renaming it or creating it via Notepad. The aim is to ensure the file is suitable for completion and validation using NSDL's RPU software.
15 January 2023
In general, for Form 24Q of TDS preparation, we CREAT a save file by way of giving file name F24Q3 for later use. After the next day or so we use the said draft file for the completion of work as well as validation. We use RPU of NSDL for TDS return. Can we do the said save file as TDS/TCS Input file name by renaming F24Q3.txt or by creating F24Q3 as a text file through notepad and the said text file be used as a save draft file for later use? Kindly send your valuable opening. Regards, Limpa Chakraborty