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TRACES Login: How to Access TDS Login on TRACES?

Updated on: 03 Feb, 2025 07:25 PM

TRACES stands for the TDS reconciliation Analysis and Correction Enabling Systems, which is a web-based application of the Income Tax department used to provide an interface to all the stakeholders that are connected with the TDS. This guide helps you understand how to access TDS login on the TRACES portal and various other aspects related to TRACES login.

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How can Deductor Log in on TRACES?

A deductor needs to log in to his TDS TRACES account to perform several activities like -

  1. Downloading Form 16 of the taxpayer,
  2. Generating Conso file and justification report
  3. Manage account on TDS TRACES
  4. View PAN master
  5. Validate certificates
  6. Check TDS refund
  7. Check Challan status
  8. Online and offline corrections etc

For knowing the seamless step-by-step login process and queries relating to locked-in accounts, forgetting passwords, and other related issues read our blog

In order to log in as a deductor on the TRACES (TDS) website, you need to follow the following steps:

Step 1: Open the link https://contents.tdscpc.gov.in/. A pop-up window will appear. Here you are required to simply select the “Continue” option.

Traces

Step 2: Once you reach the home page, click on the Login link at the top of the left navigation bar, as shown in the image below.

Traces

Step 3: Now you will be taken to a page where you need to fill out the login credentials, which include user ID, Password, and TAN for Deductor

Traces deductor

Step 4: Once logged in, the dashboard will appear as shown below.

deductor

What are the Possible Reasons a Sub-user Cannot Log in to a TRACES Account?

Possible reasons restricting a sub-user from logging in to his TDS TRACES account can be -

  • The account has been Disabled or Deleted by TDS TRACES.

If you have not logged in to your account for two consecutive quarters in a financial year it gets automatically disabled or deleted by TDS TRACES. In this case, you must contact your admin user to recreate your account.

  • The account has been locked out.

When you make 5 consecutive wrong login attempts within 24 hours, the account is locked for one hour. You can try to log in again after waiting for an hour.

How to Reset Forgotten TRACES Login Password?

To reset your password on your TRACES account, follow these steps -

Step 1: Go to the TRACES home page https://contents.tdscpc.gov.in/. Click on continue on the pop-up screen, and on the left-hand side panel, find the third option under the log-in the panel of “ Forgot password.” Now select “Deductor.”

User Id Forgot TRACES

Step 2: Fill in the details as shown in the image from steps 1 to 4

User Id Forgot TRACES

After entering the details in steps 1 and step 2, you can edit the mobile number to which the OTP will be sent. Enter the correct OTP to reset the password in Step 4. You will also receive an intimation regarding the password being changed on your registered mail ID.

Is it Possible to Reset Your User ID on TRACES?

In case you have forgotten your User ID, follow these steps to reset the same.

Step 1: Go to the TRACES home page: https://contents.tdscpc.gov.in/. Click on Continue on the pop-up screen. Now, on the left-hand side panel, find the fourth option under the login of “ Forgot User ID.” Now select the “Deductor.”

User Id Forgot TRACES

Step 2: Next, a screen, as shown below, will open up. Enter the details in steps 1 and 2

User Id Forgot TRACES

On Screen 3, you will see your registered mobile number. Edit the same if required. On proceeding, an OTP will be sent to this mobile number.

After entering the OTP, validation will be completed and your existing user ID and registered mail ID will be displayed on the screen. Edit the details if required, or enter the new password to continue.

On successful submission of details, an activation link and codes will be sent to your registered email ID and mobile number.

You can log in to your TRACES account after successful activation.

Why Should a Taxpayer or Pay and Account Office (PAO) Log In to TRACES?

A taxpayer, i.e., the person whose tax has been deducted or Pay and account (PAO) can log in to TRACES for several reasons, including the following:

  1. Registering itself
  2. Downloading Form 16B
  3. TDS certificate verification
  4. Downloading or viewing Form 26AS
  5. Managing user profiles and passwords
  6. Downloading the aggregated TDS Compliance Report etc

How can a Taxpayer log in to their TRACES Account?

Follow these steps to successfully log in to TRACES.

Step 1. Click on https://contents.tdscpc.gov.in/en/home.html to open the TRACES home page.

Traces account

Step 2. Click on Continue to proceed further. Select login on the left-hand side of the screen.

Traces login

Step 3. On the next screen, choose the user as taxpayer / PAO.

Taxpayer login

What is the Meaning of “Invalid Details”?

A registered taxpayer at the time of resetting the password might find an error in Step 1 as “ Invalid Details.” It may be due to the incorrect submission of the following details -

  • User ID
  • Date of Birth / Incorporation
  • Name as per PAN

Now that you know how to access TDS login through the TRACES portal, you can go ahead and start using the TRACES portal to make your TDS journey easier. And if you still find all this complicated, don’t worry! You can reach out to our tax experts who can help you find a solution to your TDS-related queries. Get Tax Consultancy Now!

Frequently Asked Questions

Q- How can I check my TDS status online?

TRACES login to https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/. using Pan Number and password Click on >E-file >Income tax returns > View form 26AS

View form 26AS

- you will be redirected to traces

Taxpayer login

Select Form 26AS (Tax Credit) > year > PDF format to download Form 26AS.

Taxpayer login

Open the downloaded file. After opening Form 26 AS you will get information regarding total income on which TDS is deducted and TDS credited to your account.

Q- How can I check Form 26 AS without a TRACES login?

If you are not registered on the income tax e-filing website, you need to first get registered and then log in to the income tax e-filing website in order to check Form 26AS.

Q- How can I register my PAN in TRACES?

To register your PAN on the TRACES website follow these steps -

  • Go to the TRACES site i.e. https://www.tdscpc.gov.in/app/login.xhtml
  • Click on the register as new user> taxpayer.
  • Fill in the PAN number, date of birth, and surname (as per PAN).
  • Here are two ways to enter tax deduction details. Either Enter the TAN of the deductor, the type of deduction, the amount and month, and year of deduction. Or enter challan details of tax deposited by the taxpayer, A.Y. of deduction, challan serial number, and amount.
  • Then you have to enter the captcha.
  • Next, you have to enter your communication address, mobile number, and email address.
  • You have to set the password for your account.
  • Next, an activation link will be sent to your email ID and mobile number.
  • You are required to activate your account within 48 hours. Else your account will be deactivated.

Q- How can I open a TDS account?

To open a TDS account follow these steps:

  • Visit www.tdscpc.gov.in and click on Register as Tax Deductor.
  • Fill out the requisite details and your Login Credentials and click on Create Account.
  • On clicking the Create Account screen will appear requiring rechecking of the inputs and if changes are required select the edit option.
  • After confirmation, an activation link will be sent to email, and a code to contact no.

Q- What if I Enter the Wrong Login Details?

If you enter incorrect TRACES login details for 5 consecutive times, your account will be locked for the next one hour.

Q- While Making Login I am Again and Again Redirected to the Main Page. Why is it so?

Sometimes while making a login, the deductor is redirected to the home page again and again. To solve the same you should clear cache memory or switch the browser. In case you are using Internet Explorer try using Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox or vice versa.

Q- My PAN Details have Changed After Registration on TRACES. Which Details shall I Mention to Reset the Password?

If your PAN details have been updated after registration, mention the old details under the Forgot Password option.

Q- Can I reset my User ID as a taxpayer?

For PAN card holders the user ID is always PAN. Hence the need for an option to reset the user ID does not arise in this case.

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