Wrong Payment Details in Bank Site Challan

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16 May 2021 Hello All
i have paid TDS using form26qb through online mode of payment. However during details entered in bank website i have enter the amount under fee section instead of tax section. Later in tin-nsdl faq i found that as per website 'The TDS amount as per Form 26QB should be entered in the field 'Basic Tax' (Income Tax) on the Bank's web-portal as TDS certificate (Form 16B) will be based on 'Basic Tax' (Income Tax) only.' Will that cause as issue in my case if Yes what is procedure to recitfy it?
Need Urgent Help Please.
Thank you

Ganeshbabu K

Ganeshbabu K (Expert)
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16 May 2021 Online correction cannot be done for TAX, FEE field correction

You can raise your concern on “Request for Resolution” as Online Grievance on
TRACES Website.
for guidance for your case,

Guest

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16 May 2021 Thank you sir for the reply..
in case can I file a new form26qr And pay amount in correct section and raise a refund for the existing one?

Asha Kanta Sharma

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03 August 2025 Yes, your situation — where Form 26QB was filled correctly, but the payment was wrongly entered under the "Fee" field instead of the "Tax" (Basic Income Tax) field on the bank’s portal — is unfortunately not correctable online via simple means.
Here’s a clear step-by-step guide on how to resolve this:

✅ Option 1: Raise a Grievance on TRACES
Since online correction is not available for tax vs. fee field, you need to:
Login to the TRACES website using your PAN as taxpayer.
TRACES Login
Go to:
Statements/Forms > Request for Resolution > Raise Request
Choose the issue type related to Form 26QB payment mismatch or Challan Correction Request.
Clearly explain the situation:
Paid TDS using Form 26QB
Entered full amount in "Fee" field instead of "Basic Tax"
Requesting correction so that tax credit reflects properly and Form 16B can be generated.
Attach the following documents:
Challan receipt from the bank
Form 26QB acknowledgment
PAN and property details
Screenshot of payment breakdown (showing "Fee" field used)
✅ Option 2: Contact AO (Assessing Officer) Personally
If TRACES does not resolve it or delays the process:
Visit your Jurisdictional Assessing Officer (TDS).
Submit a manual application for challan correction under OLTAS.
Provide supporting documents (challan, payment proof, buyer/seller PAN, property documents).
The AO has the authority to approve challan reclassification from "fee" to "basic tax."
⚠️ Do Not File Another 26QB
Filing a new 26QB and paying again is not recommended unless absolutely necessary, because:
Refunds for wrong payments in TDS under property sale (26QB) are not easy to obtain.
You’ll face issues explaining duplicate TDS deposits.
The seller will receive excess TDS entries, causing mismatch in Form 26AS.
Instead, try to correct the existing challan.
⏳ Timeline
TRACES grievance resolution: Typically takes 2–4 weeks.
AO manual correction: Varies; could take 2–6 weeks depending on the office.
✅ Summary
Issue Amount paid in "Fee" field instead of "Tax"
Correction possible? ✅ Yes, but only via grievance on TRACES or by contacting AO
Online revision? ❌ Not available via 26QB portal
File new 26QB? ❌ Avoid unless AO/TRACES advises and confirms
Form 16B issue? ✅ Will not generate until correction is made

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