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TDS Returns

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Krishanu Majumder

Accountant

106 Points Posted on 20 January 2020

Dear Experts,
Can I file my first TDS return online? Or it is mandatory to file first tds return from nsdl centre and from next, it can be filed online. And also tell me the time period for verifying tds return.

Thanks in Advance

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Quick Summary

This discussion clarifies the process for filing your first TDS return. It confirms that you can indeed file your initial TDS return online, rather than being mandated to use an NSDL centre. The response also highlights that you can create a TDS ID on the income tax e-filing portal and suggests using software like Computex, MS Excel, Tally, or the NSDL's Return Prepare Utility (e-TDS RPU Light) to prepare your return in the required ASCII clean text format.

CA Arun Tiwari

Partner

6256 Points Posted on 22 January 2020

E-TDS return has to be filed in the ASCII clean text format. To avail of this format, you can use the software of your choices such as Computex, MS Excel or Tally. Also, you have the option of using the software available at the NSDL website known as Return Prepare Utility (e-TDS RPU Light) for filing the return online.