Form 16 is the certificate your employer issues each year showing the salary paid to you and the TDS deducted and deposited. It is the primary document salaried employees use to file their ITR.
This guide explains Form 16's two parts and how to use it while filing.
What is Form 16?
Form 16 has two parts: Part A (TDS deducted and deposited, with the employer's TAN and your PAN, generated from TRACES) and Part B (the detailed salary breakup, exemptions and deductions).
The figures in Form 16 should reconcile with Form 26AS and the AIS.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Part A and Part B of Form 16?
Part A shows TDS deducted and deposited (from TRACES); Part B gives the detailed salary computation and deductions.
Can I file ITR without Form 16?
Yes. You can file using your salary slips, Form 26AS and AIS, though Form 16 makes it easier.