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Home > TDS > Self Service TDS Return Preparation & FilingLast Updated: Feb 20th 2023

Self Service TDS Return Preparation & Filing

Self Service TDS preparation service is a do-it-yourself service where you have the opportunity to upload the TDS information using excel template or manually entering to the screens to prepare TDS FVU file which can be uploaded in to income tax department portal to complete the filing.

EZTDS.in (EZTax.in TDS Portal) covering Forms 24Q, 26Q, 27Q, 27EQ and others. For events like TDS on rent paid, professional remuneration, commission paid, contractor payments, interest paid, payments made to non-residents (NRI). BTW: EZTax.in TDS is an authorised NSDL (Govt of India) utility.


1. Select Self-Service TDS Preparation

After logging into EZTax.in TDS account you can see two services offered by us, they are Self-Service TDS Preparation, and Expert Assisted TDS Preparation.

For Self-Service TDS Preparation, you have two options, you can either download an excel template after choosing the appropriate TDS form and fill the form offline and later upload it at your convenience or else you can fill the Form Online and prepare your TDS FVU File.

EZTax.in TDS Services
EZTax.in TDS Template

2. Download Excel Template

On the top right corner of the Services screen you can see the Template button and form name, you can select the appropriate form, and click on the Template button to download the template.

  1. 26Q (Non Salary)
  2. 24Q (Salary)
  3. 27EQ (TCS)

3. Fill the Template


  1. After downloading, you need to fill up the deductor details and the authorized person details in sheet 1.
  2. Under sheet 2, you need to fill up the Challan details which you have paid.
  3. Under sheet 3, you need to fill up the Deductee details from whom the TDS was deducted and enter the amount of TDS to be deposited under his PAN.
EZTax.in TDS Excel Template
TDS template upload

4. Upload the Template


  1. After filling up the details in the template you need to upload this template at EZTDS.in Signin by logging into your EZTDS account.
  2. To upload the templates please choose Self-Service TDS Preparation option and under that you can see an option which asks you to upload the template. Please select that and upload your excel template.

5. Review & eFile


  1. After uploading the excel you will be directly taken to Review & E File tab which will tell you errors (if any) in your uploaded template.
  2. In case, Interest to be paid (if any) for delay in deduction of TDS and for delay in payment of TDS and it also tells you the amount of late filing fees (if any) for late filing of TDS return
  3. You can pay the above interest and late filing fees through the link provided in Review & E File tab.
While you may continue to generate FVU file, any Interest, Fee dues can be paid @ Govt TDS Payment Service
TDS Preparation Review page
TDS Service Payment page

6. Make a Payment

Choose the service plan and make payment for it.

Two Service plans are offered by us, which are: One Quarter for one FVU Generation (or) Four Quarters for Four FUV Generations Up to Success FVU Generation.

7. Upload CSI file

If no errors in your template, you can generate CSI file through the link provided and upload it. Link to download your CSI file

Instructions to download CSI File
  1. Open the Link: Login to Online Tax Payment using https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal with TAN and Password.
  2. After logging in, go to menu 'e-File' and click on 'e-Pay Tax'.
  3. Please select the Payment History tab
  4. Click on Filter button (shown @ right side ), you can use this option for downloading .CSI file
  5. Select / Changes below
    1. Assessment Year : 202?-2? (Auto populated) (DO NOT SELECT this)
    2. Type of Payment : TDS/TCS Payable by taxpayer (200) (DO NOT SELECT this)
    3. Payment Date Select 'From' & 'To'
    4. Now Click on 'Filter'
  6. Now the 'Download Challan File' will be enabled and use the csi file in EZTDS

CSI File Upload
TDS FVU Generation

8. Generate FVU File

After uploading the CSI file, EZTDS.in will process your data and generate the FVU file will automatically if no errors found in the data provided.

9. Summary of Service

After successful generation of FVU file generation, you will get the service summary page where you can download the PDF, and FVU File, which contains all the details of TDS transactions.


FVU Generation Success

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Disclaimer: This article provides an overview and general guidance, not exhaustive for brevity. Please refer Income Tax Act, GST Act, Companies Act and other tax compliance acts, Rules, and Notifications for details.