e-TDS/e-TCS return in accordance with the file formats is to be prepared in clean text ASCII format with 'txt' as filename extension. e-TDS/e-TCS return can be prepared using in-house software, any other third party software or the NSDL e-TDS Return Preparation Utility (e-TDS RPU-Light).
Once the file has been prepared as per the file format, it should be verified using the File Validation Utility (FVU) provided by NSDL.
* FVU for Annual Returns: e-TDS / e-TCS returns prepared for FY 2004-05 (Forms 24, 26, 27 and 27E) can be validated using this utility.
* FVU for Quarterly Returns: e-TDS / e-TCS returns prepared for FY 2005-06 and onwards (i.e. Forms 24Q, 26Q, 27Q and 27EQ) can be validated using this utility.
In case file has any errors the FVU will give a report of the errors. Rectify the errors and verify the file again through the FVU.
The upload file generated by the FVU on successful validation is to be furnished to a TIN-FC or directly uploaded through the NSDL web-site.
Annual Returns: Each e-TDS return saved in a CD/floppy to be submitted along with a signed copy of the control chart (Form 27A).
Each e-TCS return saved in a CD/floppy to be submitted along with a signed copy of the control chart (Form 27B).
Quarterly Returns:
Each e-TDS/TCS return saved in a CD/floppy to be submitted along with a signed copy of the control chart (Form 27A).
