To log into the TDSCPC (TRACES) portal, visit the official government login page: https://contents.tdscpc.gov.in/en/home.html. On this portal, both deductors and taxpayers can log in to access TDS services, view and download Form 26AS, corrections, and more.
The term TDSCPC stands for TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) Centralized Processing Cell and its services are now managed under the brand TRACES (TDS Reconciliation Analysis and Correction Enabling System).
This is the primary portal for all matters related to TDS/TCS in India, including Form 26AS, Form 16/16A, and filing statements.
Here are the official login portals for TRACES/TDSCPC:
🔗 Official TRACES/TDSCPC Login Portals
The login page you use depends on whether you are the Tax Deductor (company/employer) or the Tax Payer (individual).
User Type |
Purpose |
Direct Login Link (TDSCPC/TRACES) |
| DEDUCTOR | To file TDS/TCS statements, download Form 16/16A, and file corrections. | www.tdscpc.gov.in/app/login.xhtml?usr=Ded |
| TAXPAYER | To view your Tax Credit Statement (Form 26AS), and check tax credits. | www.tdscpc.gov.in/app/login.xhtml (User ID is typically your PAN) |
| NRI/Foreign | Specialized services for Non-Resident Indians. | nriservices.tdscpc.gov.in/nriapp/login.xhtml |
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📝 Note on Viewing Form 26AS
The easiest way for a Tax Payer to view Form 26AS is to go through the Income Tax e-Filing portal first, as it redirects you directly to the TRACES website for viewing the document.
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Log in to the Income Tax e-Filing Portal: https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/
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Go to the ‘e-File’ menu.
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Select ‘View Form 26AS’.
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You will be redirected to the TRACES website to confirm and view the statement.
1. 🧍 Taxpayer Registration (Individual/HUF)
This process uses your PAN and requires details from your tax history for verification.
Step |
Action |
Details Required for Verification (Choose ONE of three options) |
| Step 1: Start | Go to the TRACES portal and select “Register as New User” -> “Tax Payer.” | PAN and Date of Birth (or Date of Incorporation). |
| Step 2: Basic Details | Enter your PAN, Name, and Date of Birth as per your PAN card and click “Proceed.” | Option 1 (TDS/TCS Deposited): TAN of a Deductor, Assessment Year, Quarter, and the amount of TDS/TCS deducted. |
| Step 3: Verification | The portal will ask for verification details from a recent tax filing or payment. | Option 2 (Challan Details): Assessment Year, Challan Serial Number, and the amount of Advance Tax/Self-Assessment Tax paid. |
| Step 4: Contact & OTP | After successful verification, you will be prompted to enter your contact details (Mobile Number and Email ID). You will receive separate OTPs (One-Time Passwords). | Option 3 (26QB Details): (Used for TDS on Sale of Property) Acknowledgement Number and Seller/Buyer PAN details. |
| Step 5: Finalize | Enter the OTPs, review your details, and set your User ID (usually your PAN) and Password. |
2. 🏢 Deductor Registration (Employer/Entity)
This process uses your TAN (Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number) and requires details from a recently filed TDS statement.
Step |
Action |
Details Required for Verification |
| Step 1: Start | Go to the TRACES portal and select “Register as New User” -> “Deductor.” | TAN (Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number) of the organization. |
| Step 2: Verification | You will be required to provide details from a recently filed TDS/TCS Statement. | Token Number/Provisional Receipt Number of a regular statement filed in a recent Financial Year. |
| Step 3: Challan Details | Provide details of a relevant Challan: BSR Code, Date of Deposit, Challan Serial Number, and the Challan Amount. | |
| Step 4: Organization Details | Enter the Category of Deductor, PAN of the Deductor, and the PAN and Date of Birth of the Authorized Person. | |
| Step 5: Contact & Credentials | Enter the Communication Details and set your desired User ID and Password. | |
| Step 6: Completion | A success message with a Transaction ID will be displayed, and your registration will be complete upon receiving final approval. |
