New FVU version 3.71for TDS Returns

Release of File Validation Utility (FVU) version 3.71 for e-TDS/TCS Statements pertaining to FY 2010-11 onwards

NSDL vide its circular no.  NSDL/TIN/2013/007 dated April 18, 2013 has  released FVU version 3.7 for e-TDS/TCS pertaining to FY 2010-11 onwards. Now the  FVU version 3.7 has been replaced with the new FVU version 3.71 and the same is available at TIN website for download. Statements with FVU version 3.7 will not be accepted and in the same line existing SAM is rejecting such files. So use only the latest FVU while preparing TDS Returns.

For quarterly e-TDS/TCS statement up to FY 2009-10

e-TDS/TCS FVU.exe (Version 2.133) will be used.

Click here for downloading(Version 2.133) 

The features of FVU version 3.71 are as below:

·                     Section 80CCG: Section 80CCG has been incorporated for Form no. 24Q  Q4. Section code 80CCG is applicable for FY 2012-13 onwards.

·                     Section 80CCF: Quoting deduction under section 80CCF has been restricted to FY 2010-11 and 2011-12.

·                     Relaxation of PAN validation: PAN compliance validation of 85% pertaining to deductees of section code 206CK (Form no. 27EQ) has been relaxed.

·                     Applicability: FVU version 3.71 is applicable for quarterly TDS/TCS statements pertaining to FY 2010-11 onwards

·                     FVU version 3.71 will be mandatory w.e.f May 26, 2013. Upto May 25, 2013 FVU version 3.6 and FVU version 3.71 will be applicable.

 Click here for downloading version 3.71