How to Add Challan on TRACES Website

TRACES has provided the functionality of "Online Correction" where deductor can perform correction of TDS/TCS statements online through TRACES. Deductor is required to Login to TRACES website then click on "Request For Correction" option available under 'Defaults' menu.

Following are the types of correction available at TRACES login:

• 1. Challan Correction (for Unmatched Challan, Overbooked Challan Edit Deductee Row in case of Unmatched Challan)
• 2. Addition of new Challan to the Statement.
• 3. Pay 220I /Late Payment/Late Deduction/ Interest/Levy
• 4. Add or Delete Salary Details-Annexure-II
• 5. PAN Correction.
• 6. Personal information Correction
• 7. Add/Modify Deductee detail
• 8. Add/Delete Pension details- Annexure-III

After login to TRACES website as a Deductor, select "Track Correction Request" option from the 'Default' menu. Deductor can track the correction request via request number.

A challan is a payment receipt for TDS/TCS deposited by a deductor to the government. In TRACES, it must be linked correctly to a TDS return for accurate reconciliation.

You should add a challan when:

• The challan is missing in the statement.
• You need to correct an existing TDS return.
• The challan was not matched automatically.

Yes, DSC is required for online correction in TRACES if you’re modifying or linking deductee rows to a new challan.

Check for:

• Correct BSR code and challan number.
• Amount mismatch.
• Duplicate entries or already used challans.
• Correct section code and matching PAN.

Generally, it takes 24–48 hours after submission for the correction to reflect in the TRACES system.

You can delete or move the challan using correction features before filing the correction return. After final submission, changes can only be made through a new correction.

No separate fee is charged for adding a challan. However, if a correction statement is filed, there may be filing charges via TIN-FC or NSDL services.