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A. Forms

Revised TDS / TCS Forms notified by ITD

(1) Annual e-TDS return as per Section 206 of Income-tax Act, 1961:

(2) Annual e-TCS return as per Section 206C of Income-tax Act, 1961:

(3) Quarterly return as per Section 206A of Income-tax Act, 1961:

B. The data structure

File formats in which e-TDS/e-TCS returns are to be prepared.

(1) Annual e-TDS return:

(2) Annual e-TCS return:

File Format for Form 27E

(3) Quarterly return:

Sample files prepared as per the file formats
(1) Annual e-TDS return:

(2) Quarterly e-TDS return:

These revised forms and file formats are to be used for furnishing TDS / TCS returns pertaining to F.Y.2004-2005 and before. Returns to be furnished as per these revised forms and file formats from May 1, 2005.

C. NSDL e-TDS/e-TCS Return Preparation Utility (RPU-Light)

NSDL has developed an MS-Excel based utility called Return Preparation Utility (RPU-Light) to enable deductors prepare their e-TDS/e-TCS returns. Separate utilities are available for preparation of salary return (Form 24) and non-salary returns (Form 26, 27 and 27E). The utilities are:

"Return preparation utilities for quarterly returns will be made available on the NSDL website shortly."

Feedback Form

D. File Validation Utility (FVU)

Once the return has been prepared as per the file format, it can be verified using the File Validation Utility (FVU) provided by NSDL.

File Validation Utility - Version 2.051 (FVU)

"File Validation Utility for Quarterly Returns will be made available on the NSDL website shortly."

In case the return has any errors, the FVU will give a report of the errors. Rectify the errors and verify the return again through the FVU.

The upload file generated by the FVU on successful validation is to be furnished to a TIN-FC or directly uploaded through the NSDL web-site. Each e-TDS return saved in a CD/floppy to be submitted along with a signed copy of the control chart (Form 27A).