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.
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
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
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