Connection
How Form 16 connects to TDS
Form 16 is the salary TDS certificate issued by an employer. It summarizes salary paid and tax deducted from salary.
Part A focuses on TDS and employer details, while Part B explains salary and tax computation.
- Employer TAN
- Employee PAN
- Quarterly TDS
- Salary computation
- Final tax estimate
Example
Form 16 flow
- Part A shows TDS deposited.
- Part B shows salary tax calculation.
- Both help prepare ITR.
Part A is the TDS anchor
Use Form 16 Part A when checking employer TDS credit details.
Part A
TDS details in Part A
Part A usually includes employer TAN, employee PAN, assessment year, period of employment, and quarterly tax deposited.
These details help you compare employer TDS with AIS and Form 26AS.
- Employer TAN
- Employee PAN
- Quarter details
- Tax deposited
- Certificate period
Example
Part A check
- PAN matches your profile.
- Employer TAN is present.
- Quarterly TDS totals match tax records.
Wrong PAN is serious
If PAN is wrong, tax credit may not map correctly. Ask payroll to review it.
Part B
Tax computation in Part B
Part B explains how salary, deductions, exemptions, rebate, cess, and final tax were calculated by payroll.
It helps you understand whether TDS deducted was reasonable, but final ITR may still need other income and deductions.
- Gross salary
- Exemptions
- Deductions
- Taxable income
- Tax payable and TDS
Example
Part B reconciliation
- Tax payable shown in Part B.
- TDS deducted shown by employer.
- Compare with your total income before filing.
Form 16 is not the full return
Add income outside salary separately when preparing ITR.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Form 16 is an employer-issued salary TDS certificate. You should also compare it with AIS and Form 26AS.
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