TCS credit problems usually appear late: the taxpayer paid TCS during the year, but the ITR credit schedule does not match AIS/Form 26AS or the deductor/collector has reported under the wrong PAN or period. A monthly reconciliation saves refund delays.
The Income Tax Department describes AIS as a comprehensive view of taxpayer information including financial transactions and tax details, with a facility for taxpayer response/feedback. The e-filing portal tax-credit mismatch service compares claimed TDS/TCS/challan credit with 26AS availability.
| Step | Action | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Download AIS/TIS and Form 26AS. | Portal statements. |
| 2 | Map each TCS entry to bank/adviser/seller document. | Bank advice, invoice, receipt, certificate. |
| 3 | Check PAN, amount, date and collector details. | Collector communication and PAN proof. |
| 4 | Use tax-credit mismatch service if claimed credit does not match 26AS. | Mismatch report. |
| 5 | Claim credit in correct ITR schedule only after reconciliation. | Final ITR computation. |
If the amount is paid but not visible, or visible under wrong PAN/year/amount, raise it with the collector first. AIS feedback is useful, but wrong collector reporting generally needs collector-side correction.
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