


All users are advised to use latest FVU and check the format level correctness of the file before submitting the same to TIN-FC. Protean (formerly NSDL eGov) e-Gov does not warrant any accuracy of the output file generated using any of these utilities. These utilities have been developed by Protean (formerly NSDL eGov) e-Gov for small deductors/collectors and returns exceeding 20,000 deductee records should not be prepared using this utility. This process should be continued till an error free e-TDS/ TCS return is generated. After rectifying the errors, user should pass the rectified e-TDS/ TCS return through the FVU. In case the e-TDS/TCS return contains any errors, user should rectify the same in the excel utility itself. This utility is also freely downloadable from Protean (formerly NSDL eGov) e-Gov TIN website. Users must pass the e-TDS/ TCS return file generated using RPU through the File Validation Utility (FVU) to ensure format level accuracy of the file.


Users may ensure that they download the latest version of the utility at the time of preparation of return. The users are advised to read these guidelines carefully before the utility is used to prepare the returns. Guidelines for usage of these RPUs are provided in the respective utilities. Protean (formerly NSDL eGov) e-Gov RPU_e-Tutorial (Version 1.7).4.6 for Regular & Correction quarterly e-TDS/TCS statements from FY 2007-08 Download RPU version 4.6 Newe-TDS/TCS Return Preparation Utility Ver.The following utility can be used to prepare quarterly regular as well as correction statements: RPU for Quarterly Returnsįrom Financial Year 2005-06 onwards, TDS/TCS statements have to be filed on quarterly basis however, as advised by Income Tax Department, acceptance of TDS/TCS statements prior to the FY 2007-08 has been discontinued at TIN. Separate utilities are available for preparation of each type of statement. This is a freely downloadable VB based utility. Protean (formerly NSDL eGov) e-Gov has developed software called e-TDS/TCS Return Preparation Utility (RPU) to facilitate preparation of e-TDS/ TCS returns. Return Preparation Utility or in-house software or any other third party software and submit the same to any of the TIN-FCs established by Protean (formerly NSDL eGov) e-Gov. Deductors/collectors are required to prepare e-TDS/TCS statements as per these file formats using, Protean (formerly NSDL eGov) e-Gov. ITD has notified revised file formats for preparation of TDS (i.e. TDS/TCS statements are furnished on quarterly basis, Now, quarterly statements pertaining to Financial Year 2007-08 onwards are accepted as per the guidelines of Income Tax Department. Protean (formerly NSDL eGov) e-Gov e-TDS/TCS Return Preparation Utility (RPU)
