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How to Access TDS Login on TRACES

By Mohammed S Chokhawala

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Updated on: Mar 17th, 2025

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2 min read

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: Go to http://contents.tdscpc.gov.in/en/home.html and you will come across a pop-up. At the bottom of the pop-up, you will see a Continue button. Click on it.

TRACES website login

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

LOGIN Page TRACES tds

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

login with credentials to TDS

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

  • Go to the TRACES website
  • Click on ‘Register as New User’
  • Select ‘Deductor’ as type of User
  • Provide applicable details to register on TRACES as a deductor

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Frequently Asked Questions

How to open the TDS file from TRACES?

The password to open the TDS file is the TAN_request number. Remember you have to enter the password in capital letters.

Will my TRACES account be cancelled?

If you have not used your account for two consecutive quarters then chances are your account might get cancelled.

Can I check my TDS payments on the TRACES website?

Yes, you can find the TDS payments that have been deducted.

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