e-TDS

To download the FVU, please visit the link https://www.protean-tinpan.com/downloads/e-tds/eTDS-download-regular.html

FVU is a program developed by Protean , which is used to ascertain whether the e-TDS/TCS return file contains any format level error(s).When you pass e-TDS/TCS return through FVU, it will either generate error file or .fvu file. If there are errors, the error file will display the error location and error code along with the error code description. If there are no errors in the e-TDS/TCS return, .fvu (output) file will get generated. In case you find any error, you can rectify the same and pass the e-TDS/TCS return file again through the FVU till you get an error-free file.

'Upload File' that is generated by the FVU when the return is validated using the FVU has to be filed with TIN-FC. This 'upload file' is a file with the same filename as the 'input file' but with extension .fvu. Example 'input file' name is 27EQGov.txt, the upload file generated will be 27EQGov.fvu.

For Quarterly Returns, Java has to be installed to run FVU. Details are given in FVU section of Protean -TIN website.

The Control Totals in Statement Statistic Report File are generated only when a valid file is generated. Otherwise, the Error File shows the nature of error. The control totals are as under:

• Number of deductee/party records : In case of Form 24Q, it is equal to the number of employees for which TDS return is being prepared. In case of Form 26Q/27Q, it is equal to the total number of records of tax deduction. 10 payments to 1 party would mean 10 deductee records.
• Amount Paid : This is the Total Amount of all payments made on which tax was deducted. In case of Form 24Q, it is equal to the Total Taxable Income of all the employees. In case of Form 26Q/27Q, this is equal to the total of all the amounts on which tax has been deducted at source.
• Tax Deducted : This is the Total Amount of tax actually deducted at source for all payments.
• Tax Deposited :This is the total of all the deposit challans. This is normally the same as Tax Deducted but at times may be different due to interest or other amount.

Yes, the control totals in Form 27A and in Error/Response File are same.

In such a case the e-TDS/TCS return will not be accepted by the TIN-FC. You should ensure that the control totals generated by FVU and that mentioned on Form No. 27A match. In case of any difficulties/queries, you should contact the TIN-FC or TIN Call Centre at Protean .