How to File Online TDS Return on NSDL Official Portal

How to check OLTAS-Challan Status

Step 1: Checking the Challan Status

Access the link: https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/oltas/

Step 02: Select the TAN-based view option.

Provide the necessary details as follows (Choose a Date Range 2-3 days before or after the challan date).

Step 03: Review the details of the challan.

Input the challan amount and then select 'Confirm Amount.' The resulting display will show the matched amount. You can download the challan file, which will be required for TDS return filing.

Step-by-step process to e-file TDS return using NSDL RPU

Step 1. Download the NSDL RPU version 4.8 from the link below:
https://www.protean-tinpan.com/services/etds-etcs/etds-rpu.html

Step 2. Save the zip file on your computer after downloading it. extract the file and launch it.

Step 3. Tap on continue.

Step 4. Fill in the details in the required field.
On the first page, you need to fill in the basic details as shown below. If you are filing a revised return, you must enter the receipt number of the original return.

Step 5. Receipt No of previous return is RRR Number

Step 6. Now click on the ‘Challan’ Tab

Step 7. The number of rows depends on how many deductee entries are adjusted against each challan. For example, suppose there are two challans. Challan-1 pays the TDS of one deductee/employee/one PAN entry.
Challan-2 pays the TDS of three deductee/employee/PAN entries. Then the number of rows will be Challan-1 = 1 row and Challan-2 = 3 rows.
If there is a lot of data, you can prepare a summary in Excel and then copy-paste it into the utility.
Make sure to format the date cells as [DD-MM-YYYY], and the number cells as general format with two digits, such as 10000.00.

Step 8. Now return to Form and save a draft file with the information that CSI provides (step1) Save the downloaded file.

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