Category: Traces

TDS / TCS Compliances Reminder for April & May 2026

7th April 2026 – Due date for TCS payment for collections during March 2026 30th April 2026 – Due date for TDS payment for deductions during March 2026 7th May 2026 – Due… Read more »

New File Validation Utilities (FVUs) Version 9.4 & 2.190 released on 1st April, 2026

The Income Tax Department has released a new version of the File Validation Utility (FVU) to validate TDS / TCS returns before submission. This updated version would address the following:… Read more »

TDS / TCS Rate Chart Tax Year (FY: 2026-27)

With the new Income-tax Act (applicable from tax year 2026–27), TDS / TCS provisions are consolidated into a few sections (mainly Section 393), with rates specified through tables. Each table… Read more »

Different matching statuses in Form 16 / Form 16A

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Following are different matching statuses in Form 16 / Form 16A: U-Unmatched (Deductor has not deposited taxes or has furnished incorrect particulars of tax payment. Final credit will be reflected… Read more »

TRACES: Download & Extract TDS & TCS Certificates

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Once you have completed the process of filing your TDS or TCS returns, the next important step is to generate and distribute the relevant certificates to deductees or collectees. The… Read more »

Types of Corrections in TDS Returns

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There are 6 types of corrections namely C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C9. The following table briefly talks about each correction type: Type Corrections in: C1 Deductor details: All details… Read more »