What's New in Catax-TDS

Version 1.610 (Date: 23/01/2026)

  • FVU version 9.3 implemented.

Version 1.609 (Date: 15/01/2026)

  • Fixed: Error in downloading acknowledgement PDF file in Return Status.

Version 1.608 (Date: 29/10/2025)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.606 (Date: 13/10/2025)

  • Fixed: Error in checking status of return.

Version 1.605 (Date: 24/09/2025)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.604 (Date: 12/08/2025)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.602 (Date: 07/07/2025)

  • PDF Generation Utility 2.1L implemented.
  • Form-27D PDF Generation Utility 1.4 implemented.
  • Justification Report Utility version 3.4 implemented.

Version 1.601 (Date: 04/07/2025)

  • FVU version 9.2 implemented.

Version 1.599 (Date: 23/06/2025)

  • Justification Report Utility version 3.3 implemented.

Version 1.598 (Date: 19/06/2025)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.597 (Date: 11/06/2025)

  • Form-27D PDF Generation Utility 1.3 implemented.

Version 1.596 (Date: 07/06/2025)

  • PDF Generation Utility 2.0L implemented.

Version 1.595 (Date: 05/06/2025)

  • Justification Report Utility version 3.2 implemented.

Version 1.594 (Date: 22/05/2025)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.592 (Date: 12/05/2025)

  • Filter for Form No. and Quarter is now available in various reports.

Version 1.591 (Date: 09/05/2025)

  • Form-16 (Part-B) utility updated to version 1.6L.
  • Update list of sections in challan printing / e-payment.

Version 1.590 (Date: 07/05/2025)

  • FVU version 9.1 implemented.

Version 1.589 (Date: 07/04/2025)

  • Format of Form-24Q updated.

Version 1.588 (Date: 01/04/2025)

  • FVU version 9.0 implemented.

Version 1.587 (Date: 18/03/2025)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.586 (Date: 12/03/2025)

  • Fixed: New browser module was not working in client PCs. Now browser module shall be installed locally in AppData folder.

Version 1.584 (Date: 11/03/2025)

  • Features related to ITD portal are now enabled. On accessing any of these features, new browser module shall be installed automatically.

Version 1.583 (Date: 25/01/2025)

  • Section '206C/T' is now available in Form-27EQ.

Version 1.582 (Date: 17/01/2025)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.581 (Date: 27/12/2024)

  • FVU version 8.9 implemented.

Version 1.580 (Date: 10/12/2024)

  • Changes in calculations w.r.t. F.Year 2024-25.

Version 1.579 (Date: 29/10/2024)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.578 (Date: 07/10/2024)

  • FVU version 8.8 implemented.

Version 1.576 (Date: 26/09/2024)

  • Fixed: Issue in download Form-16 / Form-16A due to changes in TRACES website.

Version 1.575 (Date: 28/07/2024)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.574 (Date: 22/07/2024)

  • Format of CSV file of Form-15G / Form-15H Updated.

Version 1.573 (Date: 08/07/2024)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.571 (Date: 28/06/2024)

  • FVU version 8.7 implemented.

Version 1.570 (Date: 18/06/2024)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.557 (Date: 24/05/2024)

  • A new option 'Update existing Master (Designation, Gender etc.)' is now available in 'Import employee income from Excel file' module.

Version 1.556 (Date: 23/05/2024)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.555 (Date: 22/05/2024)

  • Improvements w.r.t. inoperative PANs.

Version 1.553 (Date: 20/05/2024)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.550 (Date: 10/05/2024)

  • Improvements in 'Import salary income from Excel' module. A new column 'Apply old tax regime' is now available in Excel template.

Version 1.548 (Date: 09/05/2024)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.541 (Date: 22/04/2024)

  • FVU version 8.6 implemented.

Version 1.540 (Date: 15/04/2024)

  • Changes w.r.t. allowability u/s 80CCD in rew regime.

Version 1.539 (Date: 13/04/2024)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.536 (Date: 01/03/2024)

  • FVU version 8.5 implemented.

Version 1.535 (Date: 19/01/2024)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.533 (Date: 28/11/2023)

  • FVU version 8.4 implemented.

Version 1.532 (Date: 03/11/2023)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.529 (Date: 17/10/2023)

  • New FAQ: How can we get the list of non-filers of ITR (compliance check for specified persons as mentioned in section 206AB and section 206CCA) for the purpose of deducting TDS at higher rates ?
  • New FAQ: How can we register on reporting portal for the purpose of getting list of specified persons (non-filers or ITR) as per section 206AB and section 206CCA ?

Version 1.528 (Date: 17/10/2023)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.526 (Date: 13/10/2023)

  • Justification Report Utility version 3.0 implemented.

Version 1.525 (Date: 11/10/2023)

  • FVU version 8.3 implemented.

Version 1.524 (Date: 29/09/2023)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.522 (Date: 14/09/2023)

  • Updated to the latest version 1.9L of PDF Converter (Form-16/Form-16A).

Version 1.521 (Date: 13/09/2023)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.516 (Date: 06/09/2023)

  • FVU version 8.2 implemented.

Version 1.514 (Date: 09/08/2023)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.513 (Date: 04/08/2023)

  • User may now select manually downloaded CSI file to make e-file of quarterly returns.

Version 1.512 (Date: 02/08/2023)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.508 (Date: 14/07/2023)

  • Resolved JSON Error in importing challans from ITD portal.

Version 1.507 (Date: 29/06/2023)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.504 (Date: 04/05/2023)

  • FVU version 8.1 implemented.

Version 1.503 (Date: 29/04/2023)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.498 (Date: 03/04/2023)

  • Verify PAN feature is discontinued due to some technical reason. The facility may be restored after some time depending upon the availability of some API from Income Tax department.

Version 1.497 (Date: 01/02/2023)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.493 (Date: 12/01/2023)

  • You may now verify challans either from ITD portal or from OLTAS (TIN-NSDL).

Version 1.492 (Date: 10/01/2023)

  • You may now download CSI File either from ITD portal or from OLTAS (TIN-NSDL).

Version 1.491 (Date: 07/01/2023)

  • Justification Report Utility version 2.8 implemented.

Version 1.490 (Date: 05/01/2023)

  • FVU version 8.0 implemented.

Version 1.488 (Date: 23/12/2022)

  • E-Payment through ITD Portal option is now available in E-Menu / Challan entry window.

Version 1.486 (Date: 13/12/2022)

  • Import challans from ITD portal is available now. You may click on 'Import from ITD Portal' link in challans entry window.

Version 1.485 (Date: 08/12/2022)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.484 (Date: 26/11/2022)

  • CSI File shall be downloaded automatically from ITD portal now.
  • Verification of new challans (paid through ITD portal) is also supported now.

Version 1.483 (Date: 22/11/2022)

  • FVU version 7.9 implemented.

Version 1.482 (Date: 17/10/2022)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.479 (Date: 30/09/2022)

  • Changes in ITD Portal w.r.t. Import Return Status implemented.

Version 1.478 (Date: 06/09/2022)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.474 (Date: 27/07/2022)

  • FVU version 7.8 implemented.

Version 1.472 (Date: 12/07/2022)

  • FVU version 7.7 implemented.

Version 1.471 (Date: 06/07/2022)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.463 (Date: 10/05/2022)

  • Latest Justification Report Utility (version 2.7) implemented.

Version 1.462 (Date: 07/05/2022)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.461 (Date: 06/05/2022)

  • FVU version 7.6 implemented.

Version 1.460 (Date: 05/05/2022)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.458 (Date: 29/04/2022)

  • PDF Generation Utility 1.7 implemented.

Version 1.457 (Date: 26/04/2022)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.455 (Date: 12/04/2022)

  • Make CSV Files option is now available in Form 15G/15H. You may use the CSV files to upload data in online filing of these forms.

Version 1.454 (Date: 11/04/2022)

  • FVU version 7.5 implemented.

Version 1.453 (Date: 22/02/2022)

  • Changes in TRACES website w.r.t. request of Form-16A, Conso File implemented.

Version 1.452 (Date: 21/02/2022)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.445 (Date: 06/01/2022)

  • FVU version 7.4 implemented.

Version 1.444 (Date: 28/12/2021)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.443 (Date: 30/11/2021)

  • Latest Justification Report Utility (version 2.6) implemented.

Version 1.442 (Date: 19/11/2021)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.439 (Date: 13/10/2021)

  • FVU version 7.3 implemented.

Version 1.438 (Date: 04/10/2021)

  • FVU version 7.2 implemented.

Version 1.437 (Date: 21/09/2021)

  • Printing of Annexure-II in Form-24Q (Q4) updated.

Version 1.435 (Date: 17/08/2021)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.433 (Date: 05/08/2021)

  • Section 194Q added in Form-26Q.

Version 1.430 (Date: 14/07/2021)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.427 (Date: 11/06/2021)

  • E-Menu -> ITD Login updated according to new income tax portal.
  • Improvements in employee income details window.

Version 1.426 (Date: 31/05/2021)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.423 (Date: 12/05/2021)

  • A new column 'High/Low Ded. Remarks' is now available in Excel Format to import challan data.

Version 1.419 (Date: 27/04/2021)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.418 (Date: 22/04/2021)

  • Latest justification report generation utility (version 2.5) implemented.

Version 1.416 (Date: 17/04/2021)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.415 (Date: 08/04/2021)

  • A new option 'Opting for new tax regime u/s 115BAC' is now available in Employee Master.

Version 1.414 (Date: 02/04/2021)

  • FVU version 7.1 implemented.

Version 1.412 (Date: 08/03/2021)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.409 (Date: 13/02/2021)

  • User-wise activities log is now available in House Keeping -> User Rights -> View User Log. You need to log in as Supervisor to view user log.

Version 1.408 (Date: 09/02/2021)

  • Latest justification report generation utility (version 2.4) implemented.

Version 1.407 (Date: 02/02/2021)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.404 (Date: 27/01/2020)

  • Form-27D PDF Generation Utility 1.1 implemented.

Version 1.403 (Date: 12/01/2021)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.401 (Date: 07/01/2020)

  • FVU version 7.0 implemented.

Version 1.399 (Date: 30/12/2020)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.393 (Date: 20/10/2020)

  • FVU version 6.9 implemented.

Version 1.392 (Date: 17/10/2020)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.381 (Date: 07/08/2020)

  • FVU version 6.8 implemented.

Version 1.380 (Date: 30/07/2020)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.378 (Date: 21/07/2020)

  • Latest justification report generation utility implemented.

Version 1.377 (Date: 20/07/2020)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.372 (Date: 03/07/2020)

  • PDF Generation Utility of Form-16 (Part-B) is updated.

Version 1.371 (Date: 03/07/2020)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.366 (Date: 18/06/2020)

  • Downloading / PDF Generation of Form-16 (Part-B) is now available in Form-24Q -> Form-16.

Version 1.365 (Date: 12/06/2020)

  • FVU version 6.7 implemented.

Version 1.363 (Date: 11/06/2020)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.360 (Date: 29/05/2020)

  • A new feature to preview / print error log (e-filing verification) is now available.
  • A new feature to import employee-wise income details from Excel file is now available in Form-24Q -> Q4 -> Import Excel File.

Version 1.359 (Date: 26/05/2020)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.357 (Date: 14/05/2020)

  • New TDS/TCS rates (effective from 14/05/2020) implemented.

Version 1.356 (Date: 14/05/2020)

  • TCS interest rates as per Ordinance 2020 implemented.

Version 1.355 (Date: 11/05/2020)

  • TDS interest rates as per Ordinance 2020 implemented.

Version 1.353 (Date: 11/03/2020)

  • FVU version 6.6 implemented.

Version 1.352 (Date: 23/01/2020)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.349 (Date: 28/12/2019)

  • FVU version 6.5 implemented.

Version 1.348 (Date: 19/11/2019)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.345 (Date: 16/10/2019)

  • FVU version 6.4 implemented.

Version 1.344 (Date: 08/10/2019)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.343 (Date: 03/10/2019)

  • Improvements w.r.t. to Java Utilities.

Version 1.342 (Date: 11/09/2019)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.334 (Date: 28/06/2019)

  • FVU Version 6.3 (effective from 28/06/2019) implemented.

Version 1.333 (Date: 29/05/2019)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.332 (Date: 29/05/2019)

  • A new option 'No Std. Ded. u/s 16(ia)' is now available in Employee Master -> Income Details. When this option is checked, Standard Deduction (i.e. Rs. 40,000/-) shall not be calculated by the system.

Version 1.330 (Date: 24/05/2019)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.327 (Date: 22/05/2019)

  • E-filing of correction statement of revised Form-24Q (w.e.f. 12/05/2019) is available now.

Version 1.325 (Date: 21/05/2019)

  • E-filing of revised Form-24Q (w.e.f. 12/05/2019) is available now.
  • Changes w.r.t. revised Form-16 (Salary) implemented.

Version 1.324 (Date: 13/05/2019)

  • FVU Version 6.2 (effective from 12/05/2019) implemented. (E-Filing of Form-24Q - Q4 shall be available in next update.)

Version 1.323 (Date: 02/05/2019)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.321 (Date: 16/04/2019)

  • FVU Version 6.1 (effective from 12/04/2019) implemented.

Version 1.320 (Date: 29/03/2019)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.318 (Date: 23/02/2019)

  • Download Form-16A, Conso File, Justification report etc. aligned with changes in department website.

Version 1.317 (Date: 19/02/2019)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.314 (Date: 04/02/2019)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.313 (Date: 09/01/2019)

  • PAN Verification aligned with changes in department website.

Version 1.312 (Date: 25/12/2018)

  • FVU Version 6.0 (effective from 21/12/2018) implemented.

Version 1.311 (Date: 04/12/2018)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.307 (Date: 22/10/2018)

  • Return Status -> 'Import Status from ITD Website' updated according to changes in ITD website.

Version 1.306 (Date: 11/10/2018)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.305 (Date: 04/10/2018)

  • FVU Version 5.9 (effective from 02/10/2018) implemented.

Version 1.304 (Date: 27/07/2018)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.300 (Date: 30/06/2018)

  • FVU Version 5.8 (effective from 29/06/2018) implemented.

Version 1.299 (Date: 28/06/2018)

  • Minor improvements w.r.t. Section-wise TDS Summary Report.

Version 1.298 (Date: 27/06/2018)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.296 (Date: 13/06/2018)

  • Minor improvements w.r.t. correction of Form-24Q.

Version 1.295 (Date: 12/06/2018)

  • Minor improvements w.r.t. import of data from Conso File.

Version 1.294 (Date: 06/06/2018)

  • Education Cess Rate changed from 3% to 4% for F.Year 2018-19.

Version 1.293 (Date: 28/05/2018)

  • New FAQ: We are deducting TDS of a NRI for technical services u/s 195. PAN is not available in his case. Can we claim relief under exception to section 206AA and deduct TDS @ 10% + cess instead of 20% ?

Version 1.292 (Date: 22/05/2018)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.291 (Date: 04/05/2018)

  • Improvements in 'Import Challan data from Excel file'.

Version 1.290 (Date: 02/05/2018)

  • Return Status -> 'Import RRR No. / Status from ITD Website' aligned with changes in department website.

Version 1.289 (Date: 27/04/2018)

  • 'Short Deduction' column now appears in Form 24Q also.

Version 1.288 (Date: 13/04/2018)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.287 (Date: 07/04/2018)

  • TDS Returns uploading aligned with changes in department website.
  • Form-15G / Form-15H uploading aligned with changes in department website.

Version 1.286 (Date: 19/02/2018)

  • PAN Verification aligned with changes in department website.

Version 1.284 (Date: 11/01/2018)

  • FVU Version 5.7 (effective from 11/01/2018) implemented.

Version 1.283 (Date: 04/01/2018)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.282 (Date: 18/12/2017)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.281 (Date: 12/10/2017)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.280 (Date: 10/10/2017)

  • FVU Version 5.6 (effective from 07/10/2017) implemented.

Version 1.279 (Date: 23/09/2017)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.278 (Date: 29/08/2017)

  • New Browser module implemented to align with department website.

Version 1.277 (Date: 21/07/2017)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.276 (Date: 16/06/2017)

  • FVU Version 5.5 (effective from 09/06/2017) implemented.

Version 1.275 (Date: 25/05/2017)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.270 (Date: 03/05/2017)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.269 (Date: 29/04/2017)

  • Return Verification aligned w.r.t. changes in TIN-NSDL website.

Version 1.268 (Date: 28/04/2017)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.266 (Date: 25/04/2017)

  • PAN Verification aligned w.r.t. changes in department website.

Version 1.265 (Date: 06/04/2017)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.264 (Date: 29/03/2017)

  • Tax calculations for F.Year: 2017-18 implemented.
  • Many other improvements.

Version 1.263 (Date: 23/02/2017)

  • FVU Version 5.4 (effective from 23/02/2017) implemented.

Version 1.262 (Date: 19/12/2016)

  • Aligned with the department site for downloading challans.

Version 1.261 (Date: 05/12/2016)

  • Aligned with the department site for downloading CSI File.

Version 1.260 (Date: 28/11/2016)

  • FVU Version 5.3 (effective from 26/11/2016) implemented.
  • E-Mail Form-27D option is now available.

Version 1.259 (Date: 02/11/2016)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.258 (Date: 25/10/2016)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.257 (Date: 11/10/2016)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.255 (Date: 24/09/2016)

  • FVU Version 5.2 (effective from 17/09/2016) implemented.

Version 1.254 (Date: 03/09/2016)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.252 (Date: 25/08/2016)

  • Implementation of changes in method of downloading Conso File from TRACES.

Version 1.251 (Date: 20/08/2016)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.249 (Date: 19/07/2016)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.245 (Date: 29/06/2016)

  • FVU Version 5.1 (effective from 28/06/2016) implemented.

Version 1.244 (Date: 27/06/2016)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.241 (Date: 06/06/2016)

  • New FAQ: Software does not allow me to add a new challan ( C9 correction ). Do I have to add it online ? Can this software help me in online correction / adding a new challan ?

Version 1.240 (Date: 04/06/2016)

  • New FAQ: I have wrongly mentioned challan date as 27/04/2015 instead of 27/04/2016. How can I make online correction of the return ?
  • Now Catax-TDS will remind you to take/e-mail backup, if not taken in last 3 days.

Version 1.239 (Date: 24/05/2016)

  • New FAQ: How can I download RRR No. from ITD e-filing website ? Can I view the PDF file of acknowledgement receipt of quarterly returns ?

Version 1.238 (Date: 21/05/2016)

  • FAQ Updated: What is the due date of filing quarterly statement ?
  • Table of TDS Rates for F.Year 2016-17 revised.

Version 1.237 (Date: 17/05/2016)

  • Improvements in "Import from Excel" module.

Version 1.236 (Date: 13/05/2016)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.235 (Date: 12/05/2016)

  • New FAQ: Can I import basic / gross salary from quarterly returns (Form 24Q) ?

Version 1.234 (Date: 11/05/2016)

  • New report "Employee-wise Tax Summary" is now available in Reports menu.
  • New FAQ: How can I print quarterly return forms (Form 24Q / 26Q / 27Q / 27EQ) ?

Version 1.233 (Date: 10/05/2016)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.232 (Date: 07/05/2016)

  • New FAQ: Is it mandatory to mention PAO Code, DDO Code in case of Government Assessees ?
  • New FAQ: Is it mandatory to mention PAO Registration No., DDO Registration No. in case of Government Assessees ?
  • New FAQ: Is it mandatory to mention AIN (Account Office Identification Number) in case of Government Assessees ?
  • New FAQ: What should be specified against the prompt Branch when we do not have any branch / division ?
  • New FAQ: Can I verify multiple PANs in one go ?
  • New FAQ: In which type of assessees do we need to mention ministry / other ministry ?

Version 1.231 (Date: 04/05/2016)

  • New FAQ: I am unable to edit the name of the assessee. I observe that a lock icon appears upon the green verification button appearing against TAN of the asseessee. How can I remove the lock icon and modify assessee name ?
  • FAQ Updated: How can I register DSC of responsible person for the purpose of E-Filing TDS returns on ITD e-filing website ?

Version 1.230 (Date: 03/05/2016)

  • You may now file TDS returns through ITD e-filing website. For this purpose you need to register your TAN with ITD e-filing website. Registration of TAN, generation of signature file and filing of TDS return has been automated. Please go through the following FAQs to understand the new system of e-filing TDS returns: -
  • New FAQ: How can I register with Income Tax Department website for the purpose of E-Filing TDS Returns & filing consolidated file of Form 15G / 15H ?
  • New FAQ: How can I upload / e-file TDS / TCS quarterly returns (Form 24Q / 26Q / 27Q / 27EQ) ? Is DSC required to file these returns ?
  • New FAQ: How can I register DSC of responsible person for the purpose of E-Filing TDS returns on ITD e-filing website ?

Version 1.229 (Date: 30/04/2016)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 1.228 (Date: 30/04/2016)

  • New FAQ: What should be filled in "Identification no. of relevant Investment / Account etc." in details of Form 15G / 15H ?

Version 1.227 (Date: 22/04/2016)

  • FAQ updated: What is last / due date for payment / deposit of TDS / TCS ?

Version 1.226 (Date: 19/04/2016)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 0.225 (Date: 14/04/2016)

  • FVU 5.0 effective from 13/04/2016 incorporated.

Version 0.224 (Date: 06/04/2016)

  • New FAQ: How can we check the status and print acknowledgement receipt of e-filing of Form 15G/ 15H ?
  • New FAQ: I have registered to file Form 15G / 15H with ITD website. A different password is used for this purpose. Where can I save this password in Catax-TDS ?

Version 0.223 (Date: 06/04/2016)

  • Improvements in Filing of Form 15G / 15H.

Version 0.222 (Date: 06/04/2016)

  • New FAQ: How can I upload / e-file consolidated file of Form 15G / 15H ?

Version 0.221 (Date: 30/03/2016)

  • Minor improvements.

Version 0.215 (Date: 27/03/2016)

  • New FAQ: How can I submit / e-file return of Form 15G / Form 15H ?
  • New FAQ: How can I register with Income Tax Department website for the purpose of E-Filing of Consolidated file of Form 15G / 15H ?

Version 0.214 (Date: 14/03/2016)

  • New FAQ: How can I view / print list of all assessees ?
  • New FAQ: Can we see list of hidden / deactivated assessees ? How can we activate an assessee which has been deactivated earlier ?
  • New FAQ: Can I transfer / export information of any grid to Excel (xlsx) or Word (docx) file ?

Build 0.213 (Date: 08/01/2016)

  • FVU 4.9 implemented.
  • New FAQ: It is now mandatory to assign a unique identification number to Form 15G / 15H by tax deductors / collectors w.e.f. 01/10/2015. How do we allot this number ?

Build 0.212 (Date: 27/10/2015)

  • You may now e-mail Form-16A by clicking on Form-26Q -> Form-16A -> View / Print / E-Mail Forms -> E-Mail Forms

Build 0.211 (Date: 13/10/2015)

  • Improvements in import data from Excel.

Build 0.210 (Date: 07/10/2015)

  • New FAQ: While downloading challans from OLTAS, I notice that one challan ( deposited yesterday ) is not appearing in the challans window. What could be the reason? Can I file the return by manually entering the challan details ?

Build 0.209 (Date: 03/10/2015)

  • Minor improvements in Challan download feature.

Build 0.208 (Date: 01/10/2015)

  • FVU version 4.8 implemented.b>
  • New FAQ: It is learned that C9 Correction record w.r.t. addition of new challan is discontinued in FVU version 4.8 effective from 29/09/2015. What is the way out if a new challan is deposited ?

Build 0.207 (Date: 16/09/2015)

  • Form Filter provided in Deductee-wise Deduction report.
  • Duplicate PAN rectification in deductee master.

Build 0.206 (Date: 02/09/2015)

  • Minor improvements.

Build 0.205 (Date: 19/08/2015)

  • Minor improvements.

Build 0.204 (Date: 18/08/2015)

  • New FAQ: Where should we feed Entry No. of Form 24G in case of TDS payment made through Book Entry ?
  • New FAQ: How can I import data from text files (*.txt) of already filed returns ? Can I import data from FVU files as well ?

Build 0.203 (Date: 20/07/2015)

  • New FAQ: I have made payments to transporters but did not deduct TDS as transporter has submitted the PAN and the requisite declaration to us. Is it possible to submit TDS return (nil challan return) if we do not have any challan of TDS payment ?
  • New FAQ: I have filed several returns through TIN-FC. Is there any facility to fill multiple PRNs / Acknowledgement No. of these returns in one window ?

Build 0.202 (Date: 15/07/2015)

  • You may now make e-file even if challans deposited at last moment are not updated in OLTAS.

Build 0.201 (Date: 14/07/2015)

  • New FAQ: We make identical deduction from the salary of employees every month. Can we import deduction data from a previous challan of Form-24Q ?

Build 0.200 (Date: 14/07/2015)

  • Minor improvements.

Build 0.199 (Date: 14/07/2015)

  • Modification in PAN / TAN verification due to changes in website used for verification.

Build 0.198 (Date: 13/07/2015)

  • Minor improvements.

Build 0.197 (Date: 29/06/2015)

  • Improvements in "Import data from Excel" module.

Build 0.196 (Date: 26/06/2015)

  • Newly released FVU version 4.7 implemented.
  • A new "Catax Broadcast System" is introduced in this version.

Build 0.195 (Date: 08/06/2015)

  • Changes made in view of changes in system of submitting request in TRACES website.

Build 0.194 (Date: 04/06/2015)

  • New FAQ: When I edit an employee / deductee in master, the software does not allow me to change name. How can I edit the name in this case ?

Build 0.193 (Date: 21/05/2015)

  • Now you can send e-mail of Multiple Form-16 in one go.
  • New FAQ: PDF Generation Utility takes too long time to generate PDF files of Form-16 / Form-16A. What could be the reason ?

Build 0.192 (Date: 14/05/2015)

  • New FAQ: In employee master, there is prompt to enter Gender i.e. Male or Female. Kindly provide a prompt to enter the Senior Citizen status of an employee as tax calculation is dependent upon this factor also.

Build 0.191 (Date: 13/05/2015)

  • New FAQ: We have deducted TDS of a minor child. However, we wish to mention PAN of the father / mother so that he could get the credit of TDS. This software does not allow us to open two / duplicate accounts with same PAN. How can we resolve this issue ?

Build 0.190 (Date: 06/05/2015)

  • Software now helps you to auto assign Ref. Nos. during the process of making e-file, where PAN is not available and Ref Nos. are missing.

Build 0.189 (Date: 27/04/2015)

  • New FAQ: Can I print Form-16 of employees where no TDS is deducted ?
  • Responsible Person's Name is now required with every correction batch header. Necessary amendments have been made.

Build 0.188 (Date: 21/04/2015)

  • FVU version 4.6 dated 21/04/2015 implemented.

Build 0.187 (Date: 14/04/2015)

  • You may now enter data for F.Year: 2015-16 also.

Build 0.186 (Date: 13/04/2015)

  • PAN verification improved.

Build 0.185 (Date: 06/04/2015)

  • E-Payment option now available in E-Menu also.
  • New FAQ: How can I import the details of Form-15G / Form-15H into Form-26Q ?

Build 0.184 (Date: 27/03/2015)

  • New FAQ: What is the significance of Business Name being asked in Assessee Master ?

Build 0.183 (Date: 26/03/2015)

  • Minor improvements.

Build 0.182 (Date: 21/03/2015)

  • Section code is now being asked along with challan details for and prior to F.Year 2012-13.

Build 0.181 (Date: 16/03/2015)

  • Fully functional Demo copy of Catax-TDS is absolutely free for the F.Year: 2014-15.

Build 0.180 (Date: 03/03/2015)

  • New FAQ: Do I need to install Catax-TDS on every client machine ? Do I need to buy a separate license for every client machine ?

Build 0.179 (Date: 14/02/2015)

  • Request filing system improved. A bug w.r.t. "Invalid Token Number" fixed.

Build 0.178 (Date: 12/02/2015)

  • Improvements in FAQ / Help system.

Build 0.177 (Date: 07/02/2015)

  • Certain changes were made in PAN verification web-site. Necessary changes implemented.

Build 0.176 (Date: 06/02/2015)

  • Feedback system improved. It will be much faster to send feedbacks now.

Build 0.175 (Date: 27/01/2015)

  • New FAQ: How can I download / print Form-27D ?

Build 0.174 (Date: 21/01/2015)

  • Certain changes were made by TRACES in its website w.r.t. submission of request form Form-16A, Conso File and Justification Report. The same have been incorporated in this build.

Build 0.173 (Date: 19/01/2015)

  • New FAQ: While generating PDF file of Form-16 / Form-16A, the Java utility struck after giving message "Generating PDF files". What could be the reason and how can I troubleshoot / fix it ?

Build 0.172 (Date: 19/01/2015)

  • New FAQ: When I run Catax-TDS on a client machine, it just does not run. A busy cursor appear for few seconds and then disappear. The software is running very well on the server machine. We have checked the mapping between server and client and found it working fine. What could be the reason for this problem ?

Build 0.171 (Date: 14/01/2015)

  • If there is a shortage in deduction exceeding Re. 1/-, a warning shall appear while making e-file. However, e-file shall be generated.

Build 0.170 (Date: 12/01/2015)

  • Answer to FAQ regarding Deductee / Employee Reference Number revised.

Build 0.168 (Date: 11/01/2015)

  • While making Challan detail entry, you may click on "Show Ded. Details" button on the Red Master Strip to see the deduction details of the relevant Deductee / Employee.
  • If you select a business name of a deductee, then that business name shall appear in curly brackets in Challan Details window, Red Master Strip and Challan Details section in Quarterly Return Report.

Build 0.167 (Date: 09/01/2015)

  • Facility to import data from Excel file improved. It now shows error in Excel file (if any) before importing the data.
  • A new option namely E-Menu is now available in Main Menu. You may now log in to TRACES, Request & Download Conso File, Justification Report, Form-16 / Form-16A etc. using this menu.

Build 0.165 (Date: 08/01/2015)

  • In order to align data with the requirements of FVU, section is now being asked in details associated with the challan only.
  • A new report namely "Section-wise TDS Summary" is now available under Reports menu. The report is very useful for Tax Audit purposes.

Build 0.164 (Date: 07/01/2015)

  • New FAQ: While uploading TDS return with DSC, I get an error message "Application Blocked by Security Settings". What is the reason for this ? How can I resolve this problem ?
  • New FAQ: While making e-file, an error w.r.t. Reference No. occurs. How can I resolve this ?

Build 0.163 (Date: 22/12/2014)

  • New FVU (version 4.5) released by department on 20/12/2014 has been incorporated.

Build 0.162 (Date: 13/12/2014)

  • New FAQ: While making data entry of deduction details, there is a column "Ded. Flag A/B/C/Y/Z". What do these characters signify ?

Build 0.161 (Date: 11/12/2014)

  • Two new reports namely "Deductee-wise Deduction Details" and "Challan-wise Deduction Details" are now available under Reports menu.

Build 0.159 (Date: 05/12/2014)

  • TRACES site now forces you to fill a survey questionnaire when you try to make any request or access your account. This resulted in generation of an error while submitting request for Conso File etc. This has been resolved in this version.
  • Now you can export any report to Word format (docx). Word option will appear in bottom bar when you preview the report.

Build 0.158 (Date: 21/11/2014)

  • It is now more convenient to create a new deductee / employee while making data entry against challans. Now it gives you a short master creation window on pressing 'F5'. You may even import deductee / employee from another assessee in Short Master Creation window.

Build 0.157 (Date: 15/11/2014)

  • You may now import selected / all deductees / employees from another assessee.

Build 0.156 (Date: 14/11/2014)

  • You may now define multiple business names of a deductee.
  • For details refer FAQ: One of our deductee is an Individual. He has three transports (all proprietary). Hence, PAN of all the three transports is same being proprietary concerns. How can we enter different transport names while making data entry against challans ?