Protean e-TDS Return Preparation Utility (RPU) for Non-Salary(Resident) Statements (Form 26Q)



This RPU is the property of Protean. This has been made available on Protean TIN website - www.tin-nsdl.com as a free download.

The RPU can be best viewed under 1024 by 768 pixels (Minimum) resolution. (Click on desktop go to properties and then settings and adjust screen area/resolution to 1024 by 768 pixels.) This RPU cannot be used for editing or processing intermediate files saved using older versions of the RPU.

Table of Contents

Purpose
Procedure for using the Return Preparation Utility (RPU)
Instructions for using the Return Preparation Utility (RPU)
Instructions for preparation of Annexure 1 -
Instructions for preparation of correction statement -
Nil Statement
Saving of Intermediate File
Generation of .fvu file
Submission of statement
Rupee font installation
Remarks

1. Purpose

This utility can be used for preparation of non-salary statements, Form 26Q (regular) for all quarters of F.Y. 2007-08 onwards.

2. Procedure for using the Return Preparation Utility (RPU)

  • Select type of statement to be prepared, i.e. regular or correction.
  • Preparation of Regular statement: Select 'Regular' thereafter click on 'Click to continue'.
  • Preparation of Correction statements: Select 'Correction' thereafter click on 'Import Consolidated TDS/TCS File'. Browse and select consolidated TDS/TCS file (.tds file).
  • Thereafter carry out corrections in consolidated TDS/ TCS file.

3. Instructions for using the Return Preparation Utility (RPU)

  • Fields marked by asterisks (*) are mandatory.
  • Date: Date to be entered in DD/MM/YYYY format (e.g. 31/03/2008). Date can be selected from Year Box provided in respective cells. Double click in that particular cell to select date.
  • Add Rows: To insert rows click on "Add Rows" button. Enter the number of rows to be inserted.
  • Delete Rows: To delete rows click on "Delete Row" button. In Challan Sheet, only the last row can be deleted.
  • If drop down list has been provided for any column, then value should be picked from the given list only.
  • Amount field should not be left blank. Enter '0' (zero) if no amount is to be mentioned in any of the amount fields except column 419 (Amount paid/credited) should always be greater than '0' (zero).
  • PAN/TAN should be entered in Capital Letters only (e.g. MUMM07081E).

4. Instructions for preparation of Annexure 1

Challan serial no. should be selected from drop-down for all deductees. Deductee serial no. (Column 414) should be given challanwise.

Example
There are two challans and six deductee records wherein tax amount of three deductees are deposited through challan one and of other three deductees through challan two. User will enter values in respective cells as shown below:

Case 1:

(Correct)

 

 

(Wrong)

Challan
Serial No

Sr. No.
(414)

 

 

Challan
Serial No

Sr. No.
(414)

1

1

 

 

1

1

1

2

 

 

1

2

1

3

 

 

1

3

2

1

 

 

2

4

2

2

 

 

2

5

2

3

 

 

2

6

Case 2:

(Correct)

 

 

(Wrong)

Challan
Serial No

Sr. No.
(414)

 

 

Challan
Serial No

Sr. No.
(414)

1

1

 

 

1

1

2

1

 

 

2

2

3

1

 

 

3

3

4

1

 

 

4

4

5

1

 

 

5

5

6

1

 

 

6

6

Case 3:

(Correct)

 

 

(Wrong)

Challan
Serial No

Sr. No.
(414)

 

 

Challan
Serial No

Sr. No.
(414)

1

1

 

 

1

1

1

2

 

 

1

2

2

1

 

 

2

1

1

3

 

 

1

1

3

1

 

 

3

1

4

1

 

 

4

1



5. Instructions for preparation of correction statement

5.1 Corrections in Deductor Details

5.1.1 Other than TAN

In Form sheet, field 'Update Deductor Details' select 'Other Deductor Details' from drop down menu and update deductor details.

5.1.2 Change in TAN

TAN of statements cannot be changed.

5.2 Corrections in Challan Details

5.2.1 Update challan details

If there are changes in challan, go to the 'Challan' sheet. In challan records where change is required, go to Column No. 2 'Update mode for challan', select 'Update' mode and thereafter make necessary changes in that particular challan.

5.2.2 Add a new challan

If a new challan is to be added it should be added after last challan detail record. For example, if there are 5 existing challans the last challan record no. will be 5 and new challan to be added will be challan record no. 6.

5.3 Corrections in Deductee Details

To make changes in deductee details, go to 'Annexure-I' sheet.

5.3.1 Update deductee details

If there are changes in deductee details including update of deductee PAN, go to Column No. 2 'Updation mode for deductee (Add / Update / PAN Update)', select 'Update' mode and thereafter make necessary changes in that particular deductee record.

5.3.2 Update only PAN of deductee

If only PAN of deductee is to be updated go to Column No. 2 'Updation mode for deductee (Add / Update / PAN Update)' select 'PAN Update' mode. In this mode only deductee PAN field can be updated. Note: A valid PAN and invalid PAN cannot be updated with invalid PAN. If value in PAN Field is 'PANINVALID' 'PANNOTAVBL' or 'PANAPPLIED' it can be updated only with valid PAN.

5.3.3 Delete deductee

Deductee record cannot be deleted.

5.3.4 Add deductee

If a new deductee record is to be added it should be added after last deductee record. For example, if there are 10 deductee records last deductee detail record no. will be 10, new deductee detail record to be added will be deductee record no. 11.

6. Nil Statement

RPU can be used to prepare a return without a challan and/or deductee. If there is no challan i.e. when no tax has been deposited, then challan sheet should be filled as below -

Field Value

Value

Serial No. (Column no. 401)

1

Section Code(Section Relevant to the Nature of Payment)

From DropDown Menu

Amount Fields i.e. TDS,Surcharge,Education Cess,Interest and Others(Column no. 402 to 405)

0.00 (Zero)

Cheque / DD number

Blank

Date on which tax deposited (Column no. 410) last day of respective quarter e.g. for quarter 4

31/03/2008

Transfer voucher / Challan serial No. (Column no. 409)

Blank

Whether TDS Deposited by Book Entry ?(Yes)/(No) (Column no.407)

Blank

Interest `

0.00 (Zero)

Others `

0.00 (Zero)


Nil challans/transfer vouchers need to mandatorily have deductee records with flag 'A', 'B', 'Y', 'S', 'T' & 'Z' (as applicable) in the remarks for lower or non-deduction.



7. Saving of Intermediate File:

To save intermediate file, click on "Save" button. It will ask for path and name by which file has to be saved. After saving file, do not change its name and path.

In order to open saved file on some other computer system these files (i.e. 1 original file and hidden files) are required to be copied to the computer where the file is to be opened.

8. Generation of .fvu file

FVU is inbuilt in this RPU. After preparation of statement (data is filled in all sheets) click on 'create file' and provide path as below.

1. Challan Input File (Optional)

  • Specify the name (with the .csi extension) of the input file (including the path) i.e. the name of the challan file downloaded from Challan Status Inquiry for the verification of challan in TDS/TCS statement
  • Length of input filename should not be more than 25 characters (including the .csi extension) and should not contain any special characters eg. : , \ / etc.,.For example Filename can be MUMM11111A040909.csi.

2. Output Files (Mandatory)
Select location with the browse button to save the output files. Following files will be created if

File is correct:

  • .fvu file (fvu file should be copied on a CD/Pen drive)
  • .txt file
  • Pre-filled copy of Form 27A in PDF format. Same is to be duly signed and submitted to TIN-FC along with .fvu file while filing TDS statement.
  • FVU -TDS statement statistics report.
  • TDS/TCS-PAN statistics (created if PAN of the deductee is PANNOTAVBL, PANAPPLIED, PANINVALID)
  • e-TDS/TCS statement warning file, created if –
    1. Bank branch code not present in the list of authorized bank branches OR
    2. Same PAN in deductor and deductee PAN field OR
    3. Challan details of the statement do not match with the details uploaded by the bank (if .challan detail file is imported)

File is incorrect:

  • .txt file
  • Error file (both in .txt and html)



9. Submission of statement

If statement is being filed through a TIN-FC, then CD/Pen drive (containing soft copy of .fvu file) should be accompanied by Form 27A (generated through latest FVU) in physical form. Format of same is available at www.tin-nsdl.com. The control totals on Form 27A should match with the statement details present in .fvu.
User can directly upload the statement to Protean through online upload facility.



10. Rupee font installation

  • Click on start button and then click on control panel. On clicking the control panel a window will appear containing folders.
  • Open the folder “Fonts” by double clicking the same.
  • Select option “Install New Font” under file menu. On clicking the same pop up will be displayed.
  • Browse to the folder where “RPU” folder is saved. On browsing the folder “Rupee Foradian (True Type)” will be displayed under list of fonts.
  • Select the font “Rupee Foradian (True Type)” and uncheck the option “Copy fonts to Fonts folder”.
  • Click on Ok button.
  • In case you are unable to install, kindly contact TIN Call Centre at 020-27218080.

12. Remarks

Particulars

Code

Whether PAN mandatory

In case of lower deduction/no deduction on account of certificate under section 197

A

Yes

In case of no deduction on account of declaration under section 197A. Allowed only for section 194, 194A, 194EE and 193

B

Yes

In case of deduction of tax at higher rate due to non-availability of PAN

C

No

In case of Transporter transaction and valid PAN is provided

T

Yes

Transaction where tax not been deducted as amount paid/credited to the vendor/party has not exceeded the threshold limit (as per the provisions of income tax act). Applicable for sections 193,194, 194A, 194B, 194BB, 194C, 194D, 194EE, 194G, 194H, 194I, 194J, 194LA.

Y

Yes

For software acquired under section 194J (Notification 21/2012). Applicable from FY 2012-13 onwards.

S

Yes

In case of no deduction on account of payment under section 197A (1F).

Z

Yes

Caution

It may be noted this RPU has been provided with a view to help deductors in preparation of their TDS statements. While all necessary care has been taken by Protean, deductors are advised to ensure the correctness of their statement in all respects, including but not limited to its conformity with the applicable rules before the submission of same. Protean does not assume any responsibility in respect of performance or output of the RPU in any manner. It should be noted that RPU and FVU are subject to modifications by Protean. Hence the latest available version on our website should be used.