Form 16 Salary TDS Certificate — Complete Verification & ITR Guide

फॉर्म 16 सैलरी टीडीएस सर्टिफिकेट गाइड

Complete guide to Form 16: understand Part A (TRACES TDS credit) and Part B (salary breakup & allowable deductions), reconciling with Form 26AS and AIS, and filing your ITR smoothly.

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Raj Kumar

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Published: 1st April 2026•Last Updated: 15th August 2026•Last Reviewed: 15th August 2026

Key Statutory Highlights (2026-27)

Part A contains employer TAN, employee PAN, and quarterly TDS deposited into Central Government account via TRACES.

Part B details gross CTC salary breakdown, standard deduction (₹75k New / ₹50k Old), and eligible Chapter VI-A deductions.

Must be issued by employers annually by 15th June following the close of the Tax Year.

Who is Eligible & When Does it Apply?

Applicability #1

All salaried employees whose estimated income exceeds the basic exemption limit and has TDS deducted.

Step-by-Step Procedure & Compliance Roadmap

Collect Form 16 from Employer

Ensure both Part A and Part B carry valid digital signatures and TRACES watermark.

Cross-verify with Form 26AS & AIS

Match total TDS deducted in Part A with tax credits in Annual Information Statement.

Pre-fill and Verify ITR

Upload JSON or verify pre-filled salary figures on incometax.gov.in.

Mandatory Documents Checklist

Form 16 Part A & Part B

Form 26AS / AIS

Monthly Salary Slips

Common Mistakes & Compliance Risks to Avoid

•Failing to combine multiple Form 16s when switching jobs mid-year, leading to tax demand notices.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if my employer does not issue Form 16?

If TDS was deducted, the employer is legally obligated under Section 203 to issue Form 16. If not issued, you can still file ITR using monthly payslips, bank statements, and Form 26AS TDS credits.

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