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



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

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
Windows Short Cut Keys
Rupee font installation

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)

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 414) should be given challanwise.

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

                 &nbspCase 1:                                               Case 2:                                              Case 3: 

    (Correct)             (Wrong)                 (Correct)           (Wrong)                 (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

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

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

In Form sheet, field 'Update deductor details' select 'TAN' from drop down menu. Mention new TAN in 'Tax Deduction Account No.' field. If there is a change in TAN no other details in the statement can be updated

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.
Before entering details of new challan go to Column No. 2 'Update mode for challan' select 'Add' and thereafter enter details of the new challan. Do not insert a row between existing challan details to add a new challan.

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 / Delete / 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 / Delete / 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

If deductee record is to be deleted, go to Column No. 2 'Updation mode for deductee (Add / Delete / Update / Pan Update)', select 'Delete' mode. This record will be marked for deletion and no changes can be made in that deductee.

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. Before entering details of new deductee go to Column No. 2 'Updation mode for deductee (Add / Delete / Update / PAN Update)' select 'Add' mode and thereafter 'enter details of the new deductee. Do not insert a row between existing deductee records to add a new deductee.

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. Note that two 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".

Example

Original file name:

ETDS26Q4

Hidden file name

ETDS26Q41.ss3, ETDS26Q42.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.

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)

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:



9. 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.



10. 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



11. 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.