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Deductors who received a default notice
TRACES flags short deduction, PAN or challan mismatches automatically.
Income Tax
TDS Correction Return
Made an error in a filed TDS return? We file a correction statement to fix PAN, challan or deduction mismatches and clear any default raised.
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Overview
What is a TDS correction return?
A TDS correction return is a revised statement filed to fix errors in an already-submitted TDS return — an incorrect PAN, challan detail, or deduction amount — so certificates match records and any default raised by the department is cleared.
Who it's for
Who needs a TDS correction return?
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Anyone with a PAN mismatch
The deductee can't claim TDS credit until it's fixed.
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Businesses correcting challan details
Wrong assessment year or amount entered on a deposited challan.
Types
Types of TDS corrections
Type 01PAN corrections
Fixing an incorrect or unmatched deductee PAN so TDS credit reflects correctly in their 26AS.
Type 02Challan corrections
Correcting challan amount, assessment year or BSR code mismatches flagged by the department.
Type 03Deduction detail corrections
Amending deduction amounts, sections or dates entered incorrectly in the original return.
Documents required
Documents required for a TDS correction
- ✓Original return acknowledgementToken number of the return being corrected.
- ✓Conso file from TRACESThe consolidated file required as the base for any correction.
- ✓Correct PAN / challan / deduction detailsWhatever needs to be fixed.
- ✓Default notice, if receivedHelps us target exactly what the department is flagging.
How it works
TDS correction return process
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Request the conso file
We request the consolidated file for the quarter from TRACES.
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Identify & correct errors
We identify the mismatch and prepare the correction statement.
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Filed & default cleared
DoneCorrection is filed and any default on TRACES is cleared.
Don't delay
What happens if you don't correct it
Blocked TDS credit
Full amount
The deductee cannot claim credit for TDS until the PAN or challan error is corrected.
Continuing penalty exposure
234E / 271H
Unresolved defaults can continue to attract late fee and penalty provisions.
Pricing
TDS correction return fees
One transparent professional fee per statement, confirmed in writing before we begin.
- Covers conso file review, correction preparation and filing.
Avoid these
Common mistakes to avoid
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Ignoring a TRACES default notice
Defaults escalate and can trigger compounded penalties if left unresolved.
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Correcting without the latest conso file
Using an outdated conso file causes the correction itself to fail validation.
Why us
Why choose FilingSetu?
Real accountants, fixed fees, and a person who knows your file.
Real chartered accountants
Every filing is prepared and reviewed by an ICAI-registered CA.
One fixed fee, in writing
The fee you see is what you pay.
A named manager
One point of contact who knows your file end to end.
Handled end to end
From review to filing, we manage every step.
FAQ
TDS Correction Return, answered.
How long does a correction take to reflect?
Typically 7–10 working days after filing, once processed by CPC-TDS.
Can I file multiple corrections for the same quarter?
Yes, though each correction must be based on the latest conso file to avoid conflicts with a prior correction.
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