FAQ » eTBAF » Preparation of e-TBAF
Q1 How can an AO prepare the e-TBAF?
A1 The e-TBAF prepared by the AO should be as per the data structure (File Format) prescribed by the DIT (Systems) Delhi. The AOs can prepare e-TBAF either by using in-house facilities third party software or by using e-TBAF Preparation Utility developed by NSDL which is freely downloadable from the NSDL web-site. www.tin-nsdl.com.[Source : NSDL]
Q2 What does an e-TBAF contain?
A2 Each quarterly e-TBAF will contain one line entry corresponding to the total deduction/ collection of each DDO with respect to each month.[Source : NSDL]
Q3 Is it mandatory to mention Accounts Officer Identification Number (AIN) in the e-TBAF?
A3 Yes it is mandatory to mention the seven digit Accounts Officer Identification Number (AIN) in the e-TBAF.[Source : NSDL]
Q4 Is it mandatory to mention TAN of DDOs in the e-TBAF?
A4 Yes it is mandatory to mention the ten digit reformatted (new) TAN of every DDO in the e-TBAF. [Source : NSDL]
