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How to Add Challan on TRACES Website

Q: When should I add a challan in TRACES?

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.

Q: What if the challan details are not being accepted?

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

By CA Mohammed S Chokhawala

Updated on: May 8th, 2025

1 min read

The Income Tax Department has discontinued the C9 correction option that was previously used to add new challans or transfer vouchers in correction statements. This option has been removed in the RPU 4.8. The online correction facility can be used on statements from FY 2007-08 onwards. This online correction can be done free-of-cost on TRACES. Online correction is that it can be done without requesting a Conso file. You have to just login and file the correction, which gets processed in just 24 hours.

Follow this step-by-step process to add a challan or transfer voucher via the correction statement on the TRACES website:

Step 1: Login to TRACES website

Step 2: Go to the ‘Request for correction’ tab under ‘Defaults’. The correction category should be ‘Online’.

A request number will be generated.

Step 3: Click on ‘Track Correction Request’ under ‘Defaults’.

Click on the Available/In progress status to proceed with the correction.

KYC validation is needed.
Make sure you have the latest acknowledgement number. When you get a verification form, you will have to fill the original acknowledgement number in this verification form.

Step 4: From the drop-down menu, select ‘Add challan’ in the type of correction category.

Step 5: Make the required corrections and click on ‘Submit for Processing’. A 15-digit token number will be generated and sent to your registered email ID. the correction will be processed in 24 hours.

There is no requirement to submit the FVU file in the Income Tax Portal for such online corrections. Once the correction has been processed, you will be able to download the consolidated file. The new challan will be displayed in the downloaded consolidated file.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is online correction?

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

How to track correction request?

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.

What do you mean by challan in TRACES?

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.

When should I add a challan in TRACES?

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.

Do I need Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) to add a challan?

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

What if the challan details are not being accepted?

Check for:

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

How long does it take for the correction to reflect?

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

Can I delete or modify a challan after adding it?

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.

Is there a fee for adding a challan in TRACES?

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.

About the Author

CA Mohammed S Chokhawala

Content Writer

I'm a chartered accountant, well-versed in the ins and outs of income tax, GST, and keeping the books balanced. Numbers are my thing, I can sift through financial statements and tax codes with the best of them. But there's another side to me – a side that thrives on words, not figures. Read more

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