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# e-Filing TDS Returns

## Guide to e-File TDS Returns on ClearTDS

### Step 1: Generate FVU

{% hint style="info" %}
 If you are looking for steps to prepare your TDS Returns,[ read this guide](/product-help-and-support/for-large-businesses/cleartds/tds-returns/tds-return.md)
{% endhint %}

To start, once you’ve satisfactorily uploaded your TDS return details and it is validated without errors, click on “ Run and Generate FVU”

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You will proceed with start validation and then you will click on Generate FVU.

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{% hint style="info" %}
&#x20;Clear will automatically download a CSI file from the TIN NSDL website or Income Tax Portal and create an FVU file for you. After automatically uploading of CSI file, an FVU file will be successfully generated.
{% endhint %}

<figure><img src="/files/vl2YiCg5tLpL8qGVytqn" alt=""><figcaption><p>You can choose either the Income Tax portal or OLTAS to generate a .CSI file. If you paid the challan through Income Tax portal you will choose Income Tax portal or If you paid the challan through OLTAS you will choose OLTAS</p></figcaption></figure>

## Step 2: Select "Direct e-Filing"

You can select “E-File” highlighted in blue color for direct filing of TDS return. Once you click on E-file user will receive e-mail for their updated status of their return.

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