To download your TDS challan receipt, you need to access it through your Form 26AS on the official Income Tax Portal. This statement consolidates details of tax credited against your Permanent Account Number (PAN), including TDS deducted and tax paid via challans.
Here are the steps to access and download your TDS challan receipt:
Steps to Download Your TDS Challan Receipt
Accessing your paid TDS challan receipt is a straightforward process on the Income Tax Department's website. Follow these steps:
- Log in to the Income Tax Portal: Go to the official website of the Income Tax Department (https://www.incometax.gov.in/) and log in using your PAN/Aadhaar and password.
- Navigate to "My Account": Once logged in, find and click on the "My Account" section in the menu.
- Select "View Form 26AS": Within the "My Account" section, locate and select the option "View Form 26AS". You might be redirected to the TRACES (TDS Reconciliation Analysis and Correction Enabling System) website.
- Choose Assessment/Financial Year: On the TRACES portal or the Income Tax portal interface for Form 26AS, select the relevant Assessment Year or Financial Year for which you want to download the challan receipt.
- View or Download Form 26AS: Choose the format (e.g., PDF) and download the Form 26AS file.
- Find Challan Details in Form 26AS: The downloaded PDF file of Form 26AS contains various sections. Look for sections related to "Details of Tax Paid" or similar headings (usually Part C for Challan Details). Here, you will find the details of tax paid via challans, which serve as your TDS challan receipt information.
The reference states that the downloaded PDF file contains the TDS challan receipt information.
Understanding Form 26AS
Form 26AS is essentially your annual tax statement. It shows details of:
- Tax Deducted at Source (TDS)
- Tax Collected at Source (TCS)
- Advance Tax paid
- Self-Assessment Tax payments
- Refunds received
- High-value transactions
Your TDS challan payment details appear in this form, confirming that the tax paid by you using a challan has been credited against your PAN.
Key Information on the Receipt
When you view the challan details within your Form 26AS, you will find crucial information that acts as proof of payment. This typically includes:
- BSR Code: The Bank Branch Code where the tax was deposited.
- Date of Deposit: The exact date the payment was made.
- Challan Serial Number: A unique number for the specific challan.
- Amount: The total tax amount paid.
- PAN: Your Permanent Account Number.
This information is vital for your records and while filing your income tax return.
| Information | Description |
|---|---|
| BSR Code | Unique bank branch code |
| Date of Deposit | Date tax was paid |
| Challan No. | Unique identifier for the payment |
| Amount Paid | Total tax amount on the challan |
| PAN | Taxpayer's Permanent Account Number |
By following these steps and checking your Form 26AS, you can effectively download or view the receipt details for your TDS challan payments.
