NSDL e-TDS Return Preparation Utility (RPU) for All forms(Form 24Q/26Q/27Q/27EQ)



This RPU is the property of NSDL. This has been made available on NSDL 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

1. Purpose
2. Procedure for using the Return Preparation Utility (RPU)
3. Instructions for using the Return Preparation Utility (RPU)
4. Nil Statement
5. Saving of Intermediate File
6. Generation of .fvu file
7. Submission of statement
8. Windows Short Cut Keys
9. Rupee font installation

1. Purpose

This utility can be used for preparing statements for Form24Q, 26Q, 27Q, 27EQ (regular & 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. 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. 301/401/651/701)

1

Section Code(Section Relevent to the Nature of Payment/Collection)

From DropDown Menu

Amount Fields i.e. TDS,Surcharge,Education Cess,Interest and Others(Column no 302/402/652/702 to 306/405/657/707)

0.00 (Zero)

Cheque / DD number

Blank

Date on which tax deposited (Column no. 311/410/662/712) last day of respective quarter e.g. for quarter 4

31/03/2008

Transfer voucher / Challan serial No. (Column no. 310/409/661/’711)

Blank

Whether TDS/TCS Deposited by Book Entry ?(Yes)/(No) (Column no.308/407/659/709)

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.

 

 

5.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. Note that hidden files with .ss3 extension are also saved at the same location where original file is saved. To unhide these file go to "Tools -> View -> Hidden files and folders" and click on "Show hidden files and folder". In case of 24Q4 only three hidden files will be created else two files will be created.

Example:

Original file name:

ETDS24Q4

Hidden file name

ETDS24Q41.ss3, ETDS24Q42.ss3, ETDS24Q43.ss3


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.



6. 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:



7. Submission of statement

If statement is being filed through a TIN-FC, then CD/floppy should be accompanied by 'Statement Statistics Report' generated by the FVU along with Form 27A in physical form. Form 27A should be prepared separately. Format of same is available at www.tin-nsdl.com. The control totals on Form 27A and Statement Statistics Report should match with the statement details.

User can directly upload the statement to NSDL through online upload facility.



8. Windows Short Cut Keys

Function

Keyboard Keys

Copy

Ctrl+C

Paste

Ctrl+V

Cut

Ctrl+X

Save

Alt+S

Open

Alt+O

Create File

Alt+C

Close

Alt+F4



9. Rupee font installation

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 NSDL, 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. NSDL 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 NSDL. Hence the latest available version on our website should be used.