What is Form 16?

AN Posted by: Anika Nair
• 28 September, 2025
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Form 16 is a type of TDS certificate that is issued to the employer, which includes information like TDS deduction on salary and the annual financial income during the year. You can use the Form 16 as proof for the TDS deduction and income. This form contains all your information, like all tax-related details, salary breakups, and deductions.

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  • Radhika Raina 02 October, 2025

    Is it compulsory to fill Form 16 for ITR?

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      Ayush Patel 03 October, 2025

      Form 16 is a TDS certificate issued to the employer for getting salary and tax deducted at source (TDS) for the financial year, and it is an important form to fill out your Income tax returns.

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      Savetaxs 02 October, 2025

      Yes, it is compulsory to fill the Form 16 for the TDS deduction, so you can: 

      

      • To compute taxes. 
      • For any refunds or overpaid taxes. 
      • To check your tax liabilities. 
      • Check for any discrepancies. 

       

  • Gauri Saxena 01 October, 2025

    Can I fill the Income Tax Return with Form 16?

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      Savetaxs 01 October, 2025

      No, you cannot fill an ITR with Form 16, as it contains essential information of the employer. You will require a Form 16 to fill out your ITR, and mention the information given below in your ITR in your Form 16 Part A and B. 

       

      • Name, PAN, and TAN of the employer with address. 
      • Salary statements show the deductions, gross salary, allowances, and basic salary. 

      

      All your documents and other essential documents for the proof of investments. 

       

       

  • Aarav Sharma 29 September, 2025

    How to get Form 16?

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      Savetaxs 30 September, 2025

      Form 16 is the TDS certificate, which is issued by the employer at the time of deductions of the TDS. Whenever an employer deducts TDS from their income, they will require a Form 16, which they can get from their TRACES account by online downloading or get a soft copy. Employers can also get their Form 16 from the outsourced online platforms.

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