FAQ on Online Correction

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What is Online Correction?

TRACES has provided the functionality of “Online Correction” where deductor can perform correction of TDS/TCS statements online. Following are the various facilities available through online correction:

  • View default summary
  • Rectifying challan mismatch cases
  • Addition of new challan to the statement
  • Pay 220/interest/levy
  • Add or Delete Salary Detail
  • Rectifying statement challan information
  • PAN Correction
  • Correction in Personal Information
  • Add/Modify deductee detail
  • Movement of deductee rows 

How to apply for Online Correction?

Login into TRACES as a deductor and raise the request for online correction under ‘Default’ Menu. For more information please refer E-tutorials. 

Is it mandatory to have registration of Digital Signature on TRACES for all type of online correction ?

Digital Signature Matrix for functionalities through online correction: 

I have filed a paper return, and want to make online correction through TRACES. How should I proceed?

Online correction functionality on TRACES will not be available in case of paper return .

What will the deductor do if the request for correction is rejected by TDSCPC?

Deductor has to check the rejection reason by selecting ‘Track Correction Request under ‘Default’ from main menu. Then select the request number and click on hyperlink ‘Rejected’ under the heading ‘Status’. Once the user takes the necessary action on resolution of rejection reason, he can resubmit the online correction request through TRACES.

Is it necessary for a sub-user to submit online Correction?

Yes, after making the online correction, sub- user will submit the corrections to admin user for final submission to TDSCPC. Sub-user will not be able to proceed further without the intervention of Admin User.

I have received the demand for late fee and paid the same, now how can I file online correction for the same through TRACES?

Login into TRACES, under ‘Defaults’ raised the request for online correction. Once request number is generated and request status is in available status, user can make the online correction by choosing the option ‘Pay late fee/ 220/ interest’. For more detail refer e-tutorial.

My Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is already registered on TRACES. However, when I am trying to submit online correction, system does not allow me to proceed. What is the reason?

You need to clear the cookies and reload the website. If issue still persists check the browser being used. Internet Explorer 7,8 or 9, Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox 17 & above are compatible browser for TRACES.

What all information can be changed in Personal Online Correction option?

By choosing ‘personal information’ option from ‘Type of correction’ drop down online correction option, you can edit communication detail of TAN as per statement and name & communication detail of authorised person as per statement.

Can I cancel the online correction request?

Yes, before submitting the correction for processing, you can cancel the request under ‘correction ready for submission’ where you will get an option to ‘cancel statement’. By clicking on this, correction will not be submitted to TDSCPC and will be cancelled.

Can I submit multiple corrections with one request number?

Yes, you can do multiple corrections with one request number for the statement pertaining to same financial year, quarter and form type.

Can Deductor do online correction for TCS?

Yes, deductor can file online correction for both TDS and TCS.

Can salary details in annexure 2 be edited through online correction?

User can update only PAN of the employee in annexure 2. For correction in other fields, user can delete the existing deductee row and/or add new deductee row.

Can Deductor change the category of Deductor through Online Correction?

No, deductor cannot change the “category of deductor” through online correction.

Source: TRACES

10 thoughts on “FAQ on Online Correction

  1. buta ram

    Sir I am filing online correction for f.y 2014-15 quater 2 :-PAN of Authorised / Responsible Person as per Personal Information of the correction and as per TRACES Profile should be same. Please update the PAN of Authorised / Responsible Person in the correction file who to update pan card

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  2. Correction - PAN of Authorised Personal Information of the correction and as per TRACES Profile should be same

    To resolve the error – “PAN of Authorised / Responsible Person as per Personal Information of the correction and as per TRACES Profile should be same. Please update the PAN of Authorised / Responsible Person in the correction file.” Please update Authorised Person profile on the main screen and also in Defaults -> Request for correction -> (Enter details of challan filed earlier) -> Personal Information. Enter the corrected data or select the check mentioning same as Traces profile, and submit for processing.

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  3. sachin

    Hi,

    I have done online correction on 11th of July in 24Q FY 2016-17.But it shows “submitted correction statement to Admin User”.Is the File submitted to Income tax department for correction or not.
    When it will be corrected.
    Please help.

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  4. YASHWANTH

    Sir I am filing online correction for FY 2008-09 while keeping the request for correction getting the msg is “Online correction on TRACES is not enabled for the requested statement. Kindly file correction through NSDL and the subsequent correction can be filed on TRACES”

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  5. Ananda R

    Dear Sir/Madam,

    We are paid the delyed interest payment for FY 2008-09, and matched the challan through TRACES. When trying to sumbit through DSC it showing “PAN of Authorised / Responsible Person as per Personal Information of the correction and as per TRACES Profile should be same. Please update the PAN of Authorised / Responsible Person in the correction file.”
    Could you please help us in this regards.

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  6. Mohamed

    i did online correction for pan and challan mismatch. But still that status was “submitted to User admin” for more than 3 weeks. when it will be accepted by user admin. and i also need to do some other correction for that particular corrected quarter. please kindly give me a guidance for it.

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