What to Do If TDS Is Credited to the Wrong PAN Number?

Learn how to rectify TDS credited to the wrong PAN number quickly. Contact your deductor and the Income Tax Department for corrections.

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If TDS is credited to the wrong PAN number, immediately contact the deductor to rectify the mistake and request a correction. Additionally, you should file a complaint with the Income Tax Department’s TDS CPC (Centralized Processing Cell) through their website. This ensures your tax deductions are appropriately credited and reflected in your tax returns.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What should I do if my TDS is credited to the wrong PAN? You should immediately contact the deductor to rectify the mistake and request a correction. Additionally, file a complaint with the Income Tax Department’s TDS CPC through their website.
  2. How can I ensure my TDS credits are correctly reflected? To ensure correct reflection of TDS credits, verify your PAN details with the deductor and regularly check your Form 26AS on the Income Tax Department's website.
  3. What is TDS CPC and how does it help? The TDS CPC (Centralized Processing Cell) assists in resolving TDS issues and ensuring that tax deductions are accurately processed and credited to the correct PAN.
  4. Can I correct TDS mistakes on my own? No, corrections to TDS credited to the wrong PAN must be initiated by the deductor. You can either contact them or file a complaint with TDS CPC for assistance.

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