Manager - Finance & Accounts
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Joined June 2010
Hi Ashok,
You're facing a common issue that arises due to mismatched timelines between TRACES and the ITR utility — particularly for TDS on interest income credited by CPC (Bangalore) after March 31, which is not reflecting in the prefill data or the ITR utility auto-import.
Let’s break down what’s going on and what you should do:
๐ Understanding the Issue:
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You received interest on delayed refund, and TDS was deducted by CPC after 31 March 2021 (i.e., on 6 June 2021).
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This TDS reflects on TRACES, but is not auto-importing into the ITR form for A.Y. 2021-22.
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The new Income Tax portal (launched in June 2021) had several technical glitches around TDS import and Form 26AS sync.
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What You Should Do:
๐น Option 1: Manual Entry
You can manually enter the missing TDS details in your ITR form:
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Go to the Schedule TDS section in your ITR utility.
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Manually input:
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Cross-check with Form 26AS to match the exact amount and date.
๐ธ Note: You’re legally entitled to credit if TDS is in Form 26AS, even if not prefilled.
๐น Option 2: Wait for Utility Update
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If you’re not in a hurry, you may wait for a week or two, as the ITR utilities are updated frequently, and this issue has been reported by many users.
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But don’t delay too long if your filing deadline is approaching (especially if you have tax liability or refund).
๐ค If You Already Filed Without TDS Credit:
If you've already filed your ITR without claiming this TDS:
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File a Revised Return once the utility reflects the correct TDS, or
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Revise manually with the same method above.
๐ก Pro Tip:
Take a screenshot or download your Form 26AS showing the TDS credited, in case the CPC or AO questions it later.
๐งพ Summary:
| Issue |
TDS from interest on refund not imported in ITR |
| Why? |
Deducted after March 31, not auto-synced |
| Fix |
Manually add in Schedule TDS of ITR |
| Safer Option |
Cross-verify with Form 26AS |
| Risk of mismatch? |
Not if backed by Form 26AS |