Form 16: Form 16 is required to file income tax return. Without this, taxpayers, especially employed employees, cannot deposit their taxes. Do you know what Form 16 is? Where do you get this from? Why do you need it to file an income tax return? Here we are giving you all the information related to Form 16.
Why do you need Form 16?
Employed people need Form 16 to file ITR. Companies are required to issue Form 16 to their employees by 15th June of the assessment year for which the Income Tax Return is being filed. Form 16 for the financial year 2023-24 (assessment year 2024-25) should be issued by June 15, 2024.
What is Form 16?
Form 16 is a certificate issued under Section 203 of the Income Tax Act 1961. It gives information about the salary earned by an employee and the taxes deducted from his salary by the employer (company). Form 16 determines whether the employer i.e. your company has deposited TDS. Form 16 is a certificate that contains all this information. It includes an employee’s earned income, allowances, and deductions.
Tax paid by the employee
The Form 16 Income Return (ITR) file provides information about TDS and other information about your income. Form 16 is required to file an income tax return. This helps you accurately report your income and deductions. Income tax also helps in claiming tax refunds.
What is Part A of Form 16?
Part A of Form 16 contains information about TDS deducted in each quarter.
Form 16A
Name and address of the employee
Company name and address
PAN of employee
PAN number of the company
Employer’s Tax Deduction Account Number (TAN)
Form 16 Part B
basic salary
house rent allowance
transport allowance
deduction
Contains information about exemptions taken under 80C.
Information about exemptions taken under 80CCD
Health insurance premium under section 80D
Exemption under section 80E
Exemption under section 80G
Cess and surcharge information
Download Form 16 Online
Step 1: Visit the website of the Income Tax Department- https://www.incometaxindia.gov.in/Pages/default.aspx
Step 2: Go to Form Download.
Step 3: Click on the Income Tax Form tab.
Step 4: Select Form 16 in Frequently Used Forms. Choose Option
Step 5: Select the financial year for which Form 16 is required.
Step 6: Select the PDF option under Form 16. The form will be downloaded in the next window.