The new TRACES portal requires a specific password format for downloading the Conso File, combining the TAN allotment date, form type, quarter, and tax year. Mandatory e-verification through Aadhaar OTP or DSC is now necessary for access, while complications in the Traces procedure persist.
TDS UPDATE | New TRACES Portal
The password for the Conso File downloaded from the new TRACES portal will be:
TAN Allotment Date + Form Type + Quarter + Tax Year
Format:
DDMMYYNNNQNYYYY
The TAN allotment date is available under Profile on the dashboard – PIC
Example: TAN allotment date 15/09/2004
Password: 15090414OQ12026
Further, E-VERIFICATION through Aadhaar OTP or DSC is now mandatory for downloading the Conso File.
We have moved to the new portal but the complication related to Traces procedure still remains/increased!!
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