# eTDS

We are happy to inform you that the eTDS module is available in Pocket HRMS with three easy steps:

1. Challan entry
2. Details to generate the eTDS form 24Q
3. FORM 24Q file Generation in .txt format

Find the detailed guide for the steps below:

### How to do the Challan Entry?

**Path:** Cloud Login > Income Tax> Transaction > Challan Entry > Plus (+) Icon > Fill in the details > Save.

**Step 1:** Log into the cloud portal, click on the ‘Income Tax’ menu and then select the ‘Transaction’ sub-menu followed by the ‘[Challan Entry](https://cloud.pockethrms.com/Itax/transaction/challanentry)’ option.

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**Step 2:** Click on the ‘+’ button to add the month-wise challans. A pop-up window will open.

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**Step 3:** Fill in the details in the form and click the ‘Save’ button.

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### How to generate the eTDS form 24Q?

**Step 1:** Log into the Cloud portal and Click on the ‘Analytics’ menu and from the ‘Analytics’ sub-menu click on the ‘Reports’.

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**Step 2:** Click on the ‘income Tax’ tab followed by ‘[FORM 24Q Quarterly](https://cloud.pockethrms.com/Reports/Report/Index?module=incometax\&submodule=Form24Quarterly)’ sub-tab.

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**Step 3:** ‘Select Quarter’ from the drop-down, and update the details in the respective fields on the page.

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After updating the details, you can download the eTDS file in PDF or Excel format, this file will help you to cross-check the data.

### How to Generate FORM 24Q file in .txt format?

**Step 1:** Log into the Cloud portal and Click on the ‘Analytics’ menu and from the ‘Analytics’ sub-menu click on the ‘Reports’.

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**Step 2:** Click on the ‘Income Tax’ tab followed by the ‘[FORM 24ETDS](https://cloud.pockethrms.com/Reports/Report/Index?module=incometax\&submodule=Form24ETDS)’ sub-tab. ‘Select Quarter’ and ‘Download’ the file.

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**Note:** A .txt file will be generated that needs to be validated through the FVU utility. You can download the utility from [here](https://www.protean-tinpan.com/services/etds-etcs/etds-file-validation-utility.html).

For any queries, contact <support@pockethrms.com>


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