ExpressTDS || Correction Return Filing Process
Process to Validate, Upload and E-File a Correction Return in ExpressTDS
Step 1: Log In and Access Deductor Master
- Visit https://www.expresstds.com/ and log in with your credentials.
- Navigate to the Deductor Master section.
- Select the deductor or company for which the correction return needs to be filed.
Step 2: Locate the Return to Be Corrected
- Find the original return that requires corrections.
- Click on the View option to open the return details.

Online Correction: Add Challan to Statement: For a detailed view of the "Online Correction - Add Challan to Statement" process, visit this guide. Import Consolidated File Process for Corrections: To learn more about importing a consolidated file for corrections, refer to this guide. Process to Get Online Correction Details in ExpressTDS: To understand how to retrieve online correction details, follow this guide.
Step 3: Start the Correction Process
- Click on the Start Correction button.
- The software will display the original return data.
- Edit the necessary details such as PAN, challan, or deductee details.
- Save the changes after making the corrections.

Bulk PAN Verification in Correction Return: For detailed steps on bulk PAN verification, refer to
this guide.
Salary Details Correction Process: For guidance on correcting salary details, visit this guide. Correction Return → Excel Import Procedure (Steps to Avoid Errors): To avoid errors while importing correction returns via Excel, see this guide.
Step 4: Validate the Correction Return
- Select the Validate & Upload option to validate the corrected data.
- During validation, any errors will be flagged:
- Address errors by updating the required fields.
- Once all errors are resolved, proceed to the next step.

Computation Report of the Correction Return: For a detailed view of the computation report process, check this guide.
Step 5: Generate FVU for the Correction Return
- After validation, choose one of the following options based on your requirement:
- Generate FVU (IT Portal): If filing through the Income Tax portal.
- Generate FVU (OLTAS): If filing through OLTAS.
- The software will generate the File Validation Utility (FVU) file for the corrected return.
Step 6: E-File the Correction Return
- Click the E-file button.
- You will be redirected to the TRACES portal or the Income Tax portal for e-filing.
- Log in to the portal and upload the FVU file to complete the correction process.
Additional Tips for Filing Correction Returns
- Verify Before Validation: Double-check corrected details (e.g., PAN, income, and TDS amounts) before validation.
- Monitor Errors: Carefully review error messages during validation and resolve issues promptly.
- Keep Documents Handy: Ensure supporting documents for corrections are ready for audit or compliance.
- Stable Internet: Maintain a stable internet connection to avoid disruptions while uploading.
By following these steps, you can efficiently validate, upload and e-file a Correction Return in ExpressTDS.
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