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What is a Form 16?

Form 16

About Form 16

What is a Form 16?

Form 16 is an income tax form used by firms to give their employees information on the tax deducted. Form 16 is considered as the proof filing of income tax returns by your employer to the government. For example, if your income is more than the tax exemption limit, then the employer is required to deduct TDS on your salary and submit it to the government. If your salary income is less than the tax exemption limit, then in that case the employer will not deduct any TDS. When the employer provides the Form 16, it means that your employer
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Latest Updates on Form 16

Common ITR form will make tax-filing easier, reduce time taken, say experts

Its success, however, will hinge on the quality of online utilities launched along with it

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Updated On : 02 Nov 2022 | 3:21 PM IST

SpiceJet deposits TDS, Form 16 to be issued to staff in a fortnight

Airline says significant portion of PF contributions of all employees is also being credited and the remaining amount will be released shortly

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Updated On : 07 Oct 2022 | 6:20 PM IST

How to file ITR-2 online with salary income, capital gains for FY22

Individual taxpayers not having business or professional income can use this form for Income Tax Returns

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Updated On : 17 Jul 2022 | 9:35 PM IST

ITR: 5 common mistakes you should avoid while filing your income tax return

In ITR, taxpayers are required to fill out several forms, Form 26AS, Form 16, capital gains statement, and interest certificates, among others. In all the paperwork, some mistakes are bound to happen

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Updated On : 13 Jul 2022 | 9:54 AM IST

Five key benefits of filing your income tax return by the due date

Filing ITR is mandatory in order to claim deductions under Chapter VI and exemptions on long-term capital gains; but there are other benefits you need to know about

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Updated On : 12 Jul 2022 | 5:02 PM IST

Explained: What is Form 26AS and why is it important for filing ITR

A Form 26AS contains all tax-related information of a taxpayer such as TDS, TCS, advance tax paid by the assessee, self-assessment tax payments, details about income tax refunds, and other details

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Updated On : 12 Jul 2022 | 6:00 AM IST

Have Form 16 from two employers? Be careful not to claim tax benefits twice

A mistake in calculating tax liability could lead to a notice from the tax department

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Updated On : 29 Jun 2022 | 11:27 PM IST

Missed declaring rental to employer? Claim HRA exemption while filing ITR

Keep rent receipts that serve as proof handy should taxmen come calling

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Updated On : 27 Jun 2022 | 11:39 PM IST

ITR 2022-23: How to fill your income tax return for this assessment year?

Here is a quick step-by-step guide on how to file your income tax return (ITR) for the assessment year 2022-23

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Updated On : 23 Jun 2022 | 4:09 PM IST

Compare Form 16 with 26AS before filing income-tax return: Experts

Report any discrepancy to your employer and get it amended

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Updated On : 16 Jun 2022 | 10:32 PM IST

46.4 million income tax returns filed amid portal glitch complaints

The government had extended the date of filing income tax returns for AY22 to December 31, 2021, from July 31, 2021

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Updated On : 27 Dec 2021 | 11:17 PM IST

Volume IconWhat is Form 16? | Everything about Form-16: Decoded

Here's all that you know, and you don't know, about Form 16, TDS certificate, Form 16 part A, Form 16 part B, Form 26AS, Income Tax portal, and things to remember as a taxpayer

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Updated On : 27 Sep 2021 | 10:22 AM IST

Haven't been issued Form 16? Here is how you can still file your tax return

The last date for issuing Form 16 extended till July 31

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Updated On : 18 Jul 2021 | 7:25 PM IST

Rectifying mismatch between 26AS, Form 16 crucial before filing returns

Taking excess credit during ITR filing could lead to notice from tax dept

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Updated On : 22 Jun 2021 | 6:10 AM IST

Income Tax department extends five new deadlines for Indian taxpayers

The estimation poses some practical challenges and also makes it difficult to assess tax liability

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Updated On : 01 Jul 2020 | 11:16 PM IST

Form 16 exemption claims: Keep documents handy as there could be queries

If deductions are claimed while filing returns, there could be queries from tax officials

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Updated On : 18 Apr 2019 | 12:23 AM IST

Income Tax dept revises Form 16: Here's all you need to know

The amended form will come into effect from May 12, 2019. This means the income tax returns for financial year 2018-19 will have to be filed on the basis of revised Form 16

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Updated On : 17 Apr 2019 | 11:52 AM IST