Now, correction of TDS details filed in I-T returns made easier

The income tax (I-T) department on Thursday said that it has simplified the process of online rectification of errors in tax deducted at source (TDS) details filed in I-T return (ITR).

Earlier, taxpayers were required to fill in complete details of the entire TDS schedule while applying for rectification on the e-filing portal of the I-T department. To make it easier, the finance ministry said that a new facility has been provided for prefilling of TDS schedule while submitting online rectification request on the e-filing portal to facilitate easy correction or updating of TDS details.

This is expected to ease the burden of compliance on taxpayers seeking rectification due to TDS mismatch. Errors due to incomplete TDS details in rectification applications were leading to delay in processing of such applications. The exercise is part of the IT department's drive to reduce human interface with the department to check harassment of taxpayers.