Hi Team,
I have recently configured the updated TDS categories for FY 2026 in ERPNext (using India Compliance). However, I’ve noticed a mismatch in how TDS sections/descriptions are presented in ERPNext compared to the Income Tax Portal.
Observation:
On the Income Tax Portal, TDS sections are described in a more detailed/legal format, for example:
“Rent on machinery etc. - specified person - 393(1) [Table: Sl. No. 2(ii).D(a)] - 1008”
Whereas in ERPNext, the same appears in a simplified format like:
“Rent on Plant / Machinery - Individual” (Section: 1008)
Concern:
Although the section code (e.g., 1008) matches, the naming convention and description differ significantly.
This creates confusion while mapping and validating TDS categories with statutory references.
Questions:
Is this difference in naming expected behavior in ERPNext / India Compliance?
Is ERPNext internally aligned only based on section codes, and not the full description from the Income Tax Portal?
Are we expected to manually align naming conventions for better clarity, or is there an upcoming update to standardize this?
Could this mismatch create any issues during:
TDS return filing
Validation with TRACES / Income Tax Portal
Additional Context:
TDS category configured with:
Section: 1008
Entity: Individual
Thresholds and rates as per FY 2026 updates
Would appreciate clarification on whether this is a configuration gap from my side or a known difference between ERPNext and statutory portal representations.
Thanks in advance!
