What is Form 16 and when do I issue it?

Name: Vijay R Singh & Co.
Address: Office No. 4, Vishal CHSL, D Wing, Sir Mathuradas Vasanji Road, Azad Nagar, Opp. Andheri Gymkhana, Andheri East, Maharashtra, 400069, IN
Telephone: +91 98607 23959

CA Vijay R Singh, FCA
Chartered Accountant · ICAI M.No. 153926 · FRN 136869W

Short answerForm 16 is the annual TDS certificate an employer gives each employee, showing salary paid and tax deducted for the year. It has Part A (TDS summary from TRACES) and Part B (salary breakup), and must be issued by 15 June after the financial year.

What it is

Part A from TRACES (TDS deposited) and Part B (salary and deductions detail).

Issue by 15 June

Employers must give it by 15 June after the year ends; employees use it to file their ITR.

Compliance

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