Understanding how to run a TDS check is essential for every taxpayer. TDS, or Tax Deducted at Source, is the amount employers, banks and other entities withhold before disbursing payments. Checking TDS records helps you confirm deductions made against your PAN, manage tax liabilities, and ensure accurate filing of returns.
Deductors file TDS returns quarterly, and those filings form the basis of the TDS credits available against your PAN. Using online TDS check facilities lets you verify these credits promptly and address any discrepancies with the deductor or tax authorities.
Below are clear, practical instructions to check your TDS online, including via PAN and the official portals.
Steps to Check TDS Status on the TRACES Portal
To verify TDS details on the TRACES portal, follow these steps:
- Go to the TRACES CPC portal at https://contents.tdscpc.gov.in/en/home.html
- Click the ‘Tax Payer’ tab
- Choose ‘View TDS/TCS Credit’ under ‘Quick Links’
- Enter the captcha and click ‘Proceed’
- Provide your PAN, the deductor’s TAN, select the financial year, quarter and the return type
- Click ‘Go’ to view the TDS entries
If multiple entities have deducted TDS on your behalf, repeat the process for each deductor to view all entries. This ensures your records are complete and helps reconcile your Form 26AS or tax filings.
Checking TDS Status on Income Tax e-Filing Portal
You can also view TDS credits through the Income Tax e-Filing portal. The usual steps are:
- Visit the income tax e-Filing website at www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/home
- Log in with your registered credentials (register if you haven’t already)
- Go to the ‘e-File’ tab and select ‘Income Tax Returns’
- Click ‘View Form 26AS’
- Confirm to be redirected to the TRACES portal
- Accept the terms by clicking ‘I agree’ and proceed
- Select ‘View Tax Credit (Form 26AS)’
- Choose the assessment year and preferred format for viewing
- Download the file to get your TDS statement
After downloading Form 26AS, the file is password protected. The password is your date of birth as recorded on your PAN in DDMMYYYY format. You can also check TDS via net banking if your bank is authorized and linked to your PAN.
Details in TDS Statements
Form 26AS and TDS statements compiled on the portals include key details such as:
- Amounts deducted by various entities on your behalf
- Total tax collections reported against your PAN
- Deductions related to immovable property transactions, where applicable
- Tax payments made through self-assessment or advance payments linked to your PAN
- Refunds issued during the assessment year
- TDS from transfer of shares, bonds, mutual funds and similar investments
- Notes about defaults or processing issues, where applicable
Regularly verifying these items helps you detect missing or incorrectly reported credits and avoid surprises at the time of filing your return.
FAQs on TDS Status Check
How can I check my TDS status online?
You can view your TDS credits online using either the TRACES portal or the Income Tax e-Filing portal by using your PAN details.
How can I get my TDS return details?
Log in to the income tax portal or the TRACES TDS portal to view TDS returns and credits. If you are a deductee, Form 26AS on the e-Filing portal consolidates reported TDS entries against your PAN.
How can I download a TDS certificate?
Deductees receive Form 16 from their employer. Deductors can download TDS certificates from TRACES by following these general steps:
- Visit the TRACES website and log in with your user ID and password
- Go to the ‘Downloads’ section and select ‘Form 16A’
- Choose the financial year and quarter, then click ‘Go’
- Verify details and submit the request
- Choose the KYC option and indicate whether a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) will be used
- Submit the request and wait for processing
After 24–48 hours, return to the TRACES site to download the generated certificate.
Performing periodic TDS checks ensures your tax credits are accurately reflected and helps you reconcile employer or payer records with the tax department’s data. If you notice discrepancies, contact the deductor promptly to request corrected filings so your Form 26AS and ITR reflect the correct information.