Protean e-TDS Return Preparation Utility (RPU) for Salary Statements (Form 24Q)



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 relevant to 4th Quarter
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

1.Purpose This utility can be used for preparation of salary statements, Form 24Q (regular and correction) for all quarters of F.Y. 2007-08 onwards.



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

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

4. Instructions for preparation of Annexure 1

Challan serial no. should be selected from drop-down for all deductees. Deductee serial no. (column 313) 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.
(313)

 

 

Challan
Serial No

Sr. No.
(313)

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.
(313)

 

 

Challan
Serial No

Sr. No.
(313)

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.
(313)

 

 

Challan
Serial No

Sr. No.
(313)

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 relevant to 4th Quarter

6. Instructions for preparation of correction statement

6.1 Corrections in Deductor Details

6.1.1 Other than TAN

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

6.1.2 Change in TAN

TAN of statements cannot be changed.

6.2 Corrections in Challan Details

6.2.1 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.

6.2.2 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.

6.3 Corrections in Deductee Details

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

6.3.1 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.

6.3.2 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.

6.3.3 Delete deductee

Deductee record cannot be deleted.

6.3.4 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.

6.4 Corrections in Salary details

To make changes in Salary Details, go to 'Annexure-II' sheet.

6.4.1 Update only PAN of Salary Details

If only PAN in salary details is to be updated, go to Column No. 2 'Updation Mode', select 'PAN Update' mode. In this mode only the salary 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.

6.4.2 Delete Salary Detail

If salary record is to be deleted, go to Column No. 2 'Updation Mode', select 'Delete' mode. This record will be marked for deletion and no changes can be made in that salary detail.

6.4.3 Add Salary Detail

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

7. 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. 301)

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 302 to 306)

0.00 (Zero)

Cheque / DD number

Blank

Date on which tax deposited (Column no. 311) e.g. for quarter 4

31/03/2008

Transfer voucher / Challan serial No. (Column no. 310)

Blank

Whether TDS Deposited by Book Entry ?(Yes)/(No) (Column no.308)

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.

 

 

8. Saving of Intermediate File

To save intermediate file, click on "Save" button. It will ask for path and the name by which the file has to be saved. After saving the file, do not change its name and path. In order to open saved file on some other computer system, these files (i.e. saved file) is required to be copied to the computer where the file is to be opened.


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.

9. 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)

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

File is correct:

File is incorrect:



10. 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.



12. Rupee font installation

13. 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 that, 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.