Steps to register on e-filing website for filing of TDS/ TCS return:
1. Overview
This pre-login service is available to all tax deductors/ collectors who want to register on and access the e-Filing portal. The Registration service enables the user to access and track all tax-related activities.
2. Prerequisites for availing this service
- Valid and active TAN
- PAN of the Principal Contact should be registered on the e-Filing portal
3. Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Go to the e-Filing portal homepage, click Register.
Step 2: Click Others and select the Category as Tax Deductor and Collector.
Step 3: Enter the TAN of the Organization and click Validate.
Step 4a: If the TAN is available in the database, registered with TRACES and the registration request is not raised already and pending for approval:
- Click Continue to view the Basic Details page.
- The basic details are pre-filled. Click Continue.
Step 4b: If the TAN is available in the database, but not registered with TRACES and registration request is not raised already and pending for approval:
- Click Continue to view the TRACES page.
- Click Register with e-Filing on TRACES to view the Basic Details page.
- Enter the basic details as required and click Continue.
Note: You first have to first register on TRACES. From there, you will be taken to the e-Filing Registration page on clicking Register with e-Filing.
(If you are filing your first TDS/ TCS return you might not be registered on TRACES, since to register on TRACES you need to have one TDS/ TCS return filed, so you need to go to TRACES, click on register where your TAN would be checked and since you won’t have filed any TDS/ TCS return you will be redirected to e-filing website to register on e-filing website and file TDS return first.)
Step 4c: If the TAN is available in the database, registration request is raised already and pending for approval:
- An error message is displayed and you can choose to withdraw the registration process.
Step 5: Enter the details of the person making payments or collecting tax and click Continue.
Step 6: Provide the contact details including Primary Mobile Number, email ID and Postal Address. Click Continue.
Step 7: Two separate OTPs are sent to your primary mobile number and email ID as entered in Step 6. Enter the separate 6-digit OTPs received on your mobile number and email ID and click Continue.
Note:
- OTP will be valid for 15 minutes only.
- You have 3 attempts to enter the correct OTP.
- The OTP expiry countdown timer on screen tells you when the OTP will expire.
- On clicking Resend OTP, a new OTP will be generated and sent.
Step 8: On the Verify Details page, review the details provided and edit the details if necessary. Click Confirm.
Step 9: On the Set Password page, enter your desired password in both the Set Password and Confirm Password textboxes, set your personalized message, and click Register.
Note:
- Do not click Refresh or Back.
- While entering your new password, be careful of the password policy:
- It should be at least 8 characters and at most 14 characters.
- It should include both uppercase and lowercase letters.
- It should contain a number.
- It should have a special character (e.g. @#$%).
A success message is displayed along with the transaction ID. Please keep a note of the Transaction ID for future reference. The registration process is complete upon receiving approval from the competent authority.
To read more about registering yourself on e-filing portal to file TDS return CLICK HERE.
Note: Remember you can only file TDS/ TCS return on e-filing website, to generate TDS certificate in Form 16, 16A you need to register on TRACES website and for which you need first file a TDS/ TCS return.
This would also save your cost and fees which you used to pay to NSDL or any other agent for filing of your/ your client’s TDS/ TCS return.
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