How to Access TDS Login on TRACES

TRACES is the website for the TDS reconciliation and correction enabling system. An undertaking of the Income Tax Department, the website enables easy filing of TDS/TCS correction statements by deductors. TDS deductors can register on TRACES and easily file online correction statements. For taxpayers, TRACES is useful in viewing and downloading their Form 26AS. In this article, we will learn how to log in to TRACES.

How to Login on TRACES?

Step 1: Log into TRACES portal and you will come across a pop-up. At the bottom of the pop-up, you will see a Continue button. Click on it.

Step 2: Once you’re on the homepage, click on the Login link at the top of the left navigation bar.

Step 3: You will be taken to a page where you need to fill out the login credentials.

You will need to register with the TRACES website if you haven’t before.

What Can a Deductor Access on TDS TRACES Account?

A deductor can perform the following actions on TRACES:

• Download Form 16 of the taxpayer
• Generation of conso file and justification report
• Online corrections
• View PAN master
• Checking TDS refund
• Validate certificates

Steps for Registration on TRACES by Deductor

Step 1: Go to the TRACES website

Step 2: Click on ‘Register as New User’

Step 3: Select ‘Deductor’ as type of User

Step 4: Provide applicable details to register on TRACES as a deductor

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Steps for Registration on TRACES as an NRI Deductor 

Step 1: Go to the TRACES website

Step 2: Click on ‘Register as New User’

Step 3: Select ‘Deductor whose authorized person is Foreign National’ as type of User

Step 4: Provide applicable details to register on TRACES as an NRI deductor.

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