Return Preparation Utility (RPU)- New version 3.9 released

New version 3.9 of the Return Preparation Utility (RPU) and version 4.2 and 2.138 of the File Validation Utility (FVU) have been released by NSDL.

Key features of RPU 3.9

“Particulars of the Person Responsible for Deduction of tax” option under “Form” page of RPU:

“Same as above” check box has been provided under “Particulars of the Person Responsible for Deduction of tax” option of “Form” page. On selecting this, fields such as Flat No., Area/Location, Name of Premises/Building, Road/Street/Lane, Town/City/District, State and Pincode will be auto-populate.

The said option is available for Regular TDS/TCS statements only.

While saving TDS/TCS file through RPU, file name will auto populate in predetermined format (Example: While saving a Regular file for Form 24Q Q4 through RPU, file name “24QRQ4” will auto populate under saving option. Similarly, while saving a Correction file for Form 26Q Q4, file name “26QCQ4” will auto populate under saving option.

Addition of deductee records for Regular TDS/TCS statements in RPU:

New window has been provided for addition of deductee records for Regular TDS/TCS statements in RPU. With the use of this, user can map corresponding deductee record to the respective challan. Those users who don’t want to use this option may proceed by clicking on “Skip this step” button.

Error message for negative values in RPU:

Error message will populate for any negative values present under amount fields of Challan as well as Annexure I (Deductee details) of RPU.

Challan balance as per consolidated file downloaded from TRACES:

New column i.e. “Challan balance as per consolidated file” (No. 23 under “Challan” details) has been added in RPU which will reflect unutilized balance available in challan based on consolidated file downloaded from TRACES.

Incorporation of latest FVU Version 4.2 and 2.138.