Unmatched challan in TDS return
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26 January 2021
Sir, I have deposited TDS U/S 194J Rs.5700. While uploading TDS return I have selected 4JB against this challan. Now I have received demand of Rs.5700. I read the reason challan unmatched of Rs.5700. I failed to understand where is the mistake. Please tell me how to correct it.
26 January 2021
Check out the details of challan. May be some details may differ
02 August 2025
Got it! Your issue is a classic challan unmatched problem in TDS returns. Here’s what likely happened and how to fix it:
Why is the challan unmatched?
You deposited TDS of Rs. 5700 against Major Head 4JB (TDS on fees for professional or technical services under Section 194J).
While uploading the TDS return, you selected 4JB for the challan.
Despite that, the system is showing the challan as unmatched and raised a demand.
Possible reasons:
Mismatch in Minor Head or other challan details — Even if the Major Head is 4JB, the Minor Head in challan should match exactly with what you declared in the TDS return.
The challan details (like Challan Serial Number, BSR code, or date) entered in the return may not exactly match the bank challan details.
Amounts deposited and reported might not match — for example, the deposited amount might be recorded differently in the bank vs what you entered.
Sometimes the payment might have been credited under a different head or code by the bank or CPC.
How to fix it?
Check the Challan details:
Verify the BSR code, challan serial number, date, Major Head, Minor Head, and amount in the challan deposit receipt.
Match these exactly with the details entered in the TDS return (Form 24Q or relevant form).
Check the return data:
Open the original TDS return file (TXT or excel) and confirm the challan details (especially Major & Minor Heads, amount, BSR code, and challan serial number).
Correction Statement:
If you find any mismatch (say, wrong Minor Head selected or wrong challan number), prepare a correction statement (filed via TRACES or NSDL TIN portal) with corrected challan details.
Upload the correction return.
Challan Mismatch Report:
Log in to TRACES and check the Challan Mismatch Report. It shows what exactly is mismatched.
This helps pinpoint the issue.
Wait for matching:
Once the correction is accepted, the challan status will be updated from “unmatched” to “matched” and demand will get withdrawn.
Quick tips:
Always keep a copy of the original challan receipt handy for reference.
Ensure the BSR code and Challan Serial Number in the return exactly match bank challan.
Double-check Minor Head code as per tax rules for your section.
For Section 194J, Major Head is 194J, Minor Head usually 800 or appropriate as per instructions — verify exact codes from the instructions or portal.
Why is the challan unmatched?
You deposited TDS of Rs. 5700 against Major Head 4JB (TDS on fees for professional or technical services under Section 194J).
While uploading the TDS return, you selected 4JB for the challan.
Despite that, the system is showing the challan as unmatched and raised a demand.
Possible reasons:
Mismatch in Minor Head or other challan details — Even if the Major Head is 4JB, the Minor Head in challan should match exactly with what you declared in the TDS return.
The challan details (like Challan Serial Number, BSR code, or date) entered in the return may not exactly match the bank challan details.
Amounts deposited and reported might not match — for example, the deposited amount might be recorded differently in the bank vs what you entered.
Sometimes the payment might have been credited under a different head or code by the bank or CPC.
How to fix it?
Check the Challan details:
Verify the BSR code, challan serial number, date, Major Head, Minor Head, and amount in the challan deposit receipt.
Match these exactly with the details entered in the TDS return (Form 24Q or relevant form).
Check the return data:
Open the original TDS return file (TXT or excel) and confirm the challan details (especially Major & Minor Heads, amount, BSR code, and challan serial number).
Correction Statement:
If you find any mismatch (say, wrong Minor Head selected or wrong challan number), prepare a correction statement (filed via TRACES or NSDL TIN portal) with corrected challan details.
Upload the correction return.
Challan Mismatch Report:
Log in to TRACES and check the Challan Mismatch Report. It shows what exactly is mismatched.
This helps pinpoint the issue.
Wait for matching:
Once the correction is accepted, the challan status will be updated from “unmatched” to “matched” and demand will get withdrawn.
Quick tips:
Always keep a copy of the original challan receipt handy for reference.
Ensure the BSR code and Challan Serial Number in the return exactly match bank challan.
Double-check Minor Head code as per tax rules for your section.
For Section 194J, Major Head is 194J, Minor Head usually 800 or appropriate as per instructions — verify exact codes from the instructions or portal.
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