How to Check TDS Return Status in India?
How to Check TDS Return Status in India?
Complete Step-by-Step Guide | FY 2024–25 | AY 2025–26
After filing your TDS return, it’s crucial to track its status to ensure it's been successfully processed by the Income Tax Department. Whether you're an employer, deductor, or a CA handling compliance, you might wonder:
“How do I check the status of my TDS return filing?”
This article walks you through all the ways to check your TDS return status, including acknowledgement, acceptance, or rejection status.
✅ What Is TDS Return Status?
TDS return status shows whether your e-TDS/TCS return has been:
• Accepted (processed successfully)
• Rejected (due to technical or data issues)
• Under processing (awaiting validation)
• Matched with challan and PAN records
📘 Where to Check TDS Return Status?
You can check the TDS return status in two primary ways:
🔹 1. Through the TIN-NSDL (now Protean) Portal
For Deductors and TAN holders
📍 Steps:
1. Visit: https://www.tin-nsdl.com
2. Go to “Services” > “e-TDS / e-TCS Return” > “Quarterly Statement Status”
Or directly: https://www.tin-nsdl.com/oltas/tdstcsstatuslogin.html
3. Choose one of the following:
o TAN & Provisional Receipt Number (PRN)
o TAN & Token Number
4. Enter the CAPTCHA code and submit
✅ You’ll see:
• Return status (Accepted/Rejected)
• Date of processing
• Reasons for rejection (if any)
🔹 2. Through the TRACES Portal (tdscpc.gov.in)
Ideal for tracking Form 24Q, 26Q, 27Q
📍 Steps:
1. Visit: https://www.tdscpc.gov.in
2. Log in using your TAN credentials
3. Navigate to “Statements / Payments” > “View Statement Status”
4. Select:
o Financial Year
o Quarter
o Form type (24Q, 26Q, etc.)
5. Click “View Status”
✅ You’ll see:
• Status: “Processed,” “Pending,” “Rejected,” or “Not Filed”
• Statement Summary
• Token Number and filing details
🧠 What Do Different TDS Return Statuses Mean?
| Status | Meaning |
| Processed | Successfully validated and accepted by CPC/NSDL |
| Rejected | Issues with file structure, incorrect PANs, and challan errors |
| Under Processing | Return received but not yet verified |
| Not Filed | No TDS return uploaded for the selected period |
🔁 What to Do If Your TDS Return Is Rejected?
• Download the Consolidated File and Justification Report from TRACES
• Check the reason (e.g., invalid PAN, unmatched challan, incorrect file format)
• Use the RPU (Return Preparation Utility) to correct errors
• File a corrected return with updated details
🛑 Common Reasons for TDS Return Rejection
| Reason | How to Fix |
| PAN mismatch | Verify PAN via https://www.incometax.gov.in |
| Incorrect challan details | Match the OLTAS challan with the payment receipts |
| Invalid file format | Re-generate using the latest RPU + FVU |
| Missing mandatory fields | Recheck the deductee data in return |
Final Words
It’s important to check the status of your TDS return after filing to ensure it has been accepted and processed without errors. Whether you're a business owner, accountant, or tax professional, a rejected TDS return can lead to penalties and delays in credit to deductees.
