Convert FVU to PDF

What are fvu files?

Every fvu file you encounter is generated by the File Validation Utility (FVU) developed by Protean eGov Technologies Limited. The tool validates the content of certain documents or text files. It generates .fvu file that confirms whether the data in the TDS/TCS statements comply with the format required by the Income Tax Department of India. They contain details of any errors encountered during validation.

Here are some examples of forms that the FVU utility can validate:

• Form 24Q: This is a quarterly statement for TDS from salaries. Employers use it to declare tax deducted at source from employees' salaries.
• Form 26Q: This form is used for TDS on all payments other than salaries. It includes details of TDS on various payments like interest, dividends, or any other sum payable to a resident.
• Form 27Q: Pertaining to TDS on payments made to non-residents and foreign companies, this form captures details of taxes deducted on various transactions involving non-resident Indians and foreigners.
• Form 27EQ: This form is for TCS statements. It is used for taxes collected at source for transactions other than salaries.

The utility validates the data format as per the Indian Income Tax Department guidelines and ensures error-free submissions. After validation, the FVU generates a file (.fvu) that can be submitted electronically to the Income Tax Department. This process is crucial for ensuring compliance with Indian tax laws and regulations.

Is there a reason to print fvu file in PDF format?

There is no reason to export fvu to pdf format unless you want to print the log. In this case, you can treat it like any other text file. These files are basically log files. They are generated after successfully validating the TDS/TCS statements. This file and the original statement file are then submitted to the Income Tax Department. The FVU file acts as proof of validation, indicating that the data in the statement has been checked and formatted correctly.

So, what should I do with the .fvu files, then?

You can print the original file in PDF format and submit it with the .fvu file to the relevant authorities. For example, this will fulfill the legal requirement of filing TDS/TCS returns. Without the original document, the standalone .fvu file is useless.

FVU to PDF conversion summary

FVU files generated by the File Validation Utility are technical files used for tax filing compliance. They are not converted to PDF, as their role is validation and submission rather than display or distribution. Since they are text logs, they can be printed in PDF format like any other text file; however, there is no reason for such export in the first place.