Uploading TDS Returns on the Income Tax Portal: A Step-by-Step Guide

How to Upload TDS Returns on the Income Tax Portal

Sometimes, taxpayers may encounter challenges when navigating and uploading TDS returns on the TRACES portal. The data procedure compliance has also been deemed cumbersome by many. To streamline this process, the income tax department now allows for the uploading of returns on their own website. We outline the details of this procedure in the following article.

Prerequisites for Uploading TDS Returns

Before initiating the upload process, it is essential to ensure the following:

You must possess a valid TAN that is registered for e-filing.
Your TDS statements should be prepared using Return Preparation Utility (RPU) and validated using File Validation Utility (FVU).
If you intend to upload using DSC, you should have a valid DSC registered for e-filing.
The principal contact’s bank account or Demat account details should be provided, or the principal contact’s PAN should be linked with Aadhar if you wish to upload using EVC.

How to Upload TDS Statements on the Income Tax Portal

Follow the step-by-step guide below to upload TDS statements on the income tax website:

Step 1: Go to https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/

Step 2: Log in using your TAN details.

Step 3: Click on ‘e-File’, then ‘Income Tax Forms’, and then ‘File Income Tax Forms’ from the dashboard.

Step 4: Select the form you need to file.

Step 5: Proceed to ‘Upload TDS Form’: Click on the ‘Let’s Get Started’ option.

Step 6: Enter the required details and then click on ‘Proceed to e-Verify’.

Step 7: Validate the return using the OTP sent to the registered mobile number to complete the process.

Upon successful completion of the process, a confirmation message will be received. If you have not yet generated your DSC, you can use the Electronic Verification Code to validate the TDS statements (EVC).