TRACES (TDS Reconciliation Analysis and Correction Enabling System)
Question and Answer of Conso File Download
Question and Answer of Conso File Download
Question (1) : How can I download conso file?
Answer : Login to TRACES as deductor and submit download request for the conso file under ‘Request for Conso File’ in ‘Statements / Payments’ tab. File will be available under ‘Requested Downloads’ in ‘Downloads’ tab.
Question (2) : Is it mandatory to download a conso file while filing correction statement?
Answer : Yes. It is mandatory, as it enables accuracy during correction filing.
Question (3) : What is the password for opening Conso file?
Answer : The password for opening Conso file will be your TAN_Request Number in capital letters.
Question (4) : I want to submit request to download the conso file, will system allow me to pass through validation screen without any challan and deductee detail?
Answer : Yes, you can download the conso file even if you have zero challan detail and no deductee record for the statement.
Question (5) : I have filed a paper return, and want to download the consolidated file for the same on TRACES. How should I proceed?
Answer : Conso file will not be available in case of paper return. Refer e–Tutorials for more details.
Question (6) : While entering validation details for submitting request to download conso file, I have entered details correctly in Part 1 and Part 2 of the validation screen, yet it shows error as 'Invalid Details' in Part 1 or Part 2. What should I do?
Answer : Details to be filled in validation screen should be exactly the same as reported in the TDS statement. If you have filed any correction statement, Token Number and other details should be as per the latest correction statement.
Question (7) : While entering validation details for submitting request to download conso file, I am getting an error, 'More than one PAN in the challan'. What should I do?
Answer : In such case, CIN of that challan should be entered which has been claimed for at least two, three or more PANs.
Question (8) : While entering validation details for submitting request to download conso file, I am getting an error, 'Invalid Token Number'. How do I rectify the error?
Answer : Enter Token Number for latest accepted statement (regular or correction) for the statement for which conso file is being requested.
Question (9) : While submitting request to download conso file, I am getting an error message that request has failed. What should I do?
Answer : In such cases, request for downloading conso file needs to be resubmitted.
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