Understanding Form 16A: TDS Certificate for Tax Deduction and Salary Details

Hi all,

Can you help me with what form 16A is? I understand that form 16 is a salary and tax declaration from the employer.

With regards,
Swarali

Dear Friend,

Form 16 is the form issued by the employer to the employee about the income earned by the employee and tax deducted, if any, in the respective financial year. You have to submit a copy of this while filing your returns. Form 16A is given to professionals like consultants and even firms working for another firm.

Thanks & Regards,
Nishanth

What is Form 16?

As you all know, it is the most important form and regularly used by us. It is a certificate issued to you by your employer stating the details of the salary you have earned and the tax deducted on your behalf and paid to the government. If you are an employee of the company (which means you are on the company's payroll), you should receive your Form 16 by April 30 every year.

Download Form 16 | TDS Certificate | Excel Format. (Search On Cite | Search On Google)

What is Form 16A?

Form 16A is the TDS Certificate that every person deducting tax has to provide to the deductee for every month or for a year.

Form 16 - TDS Certificate for Salaried Employees
Form 16A - For other Payments

Download Form 16 A | Salary Certificate | Excel Format. (Search On Cite | Search On Google)

Swarali asked: Hi all,

Can you help me on what is Form 16A as I understand Form 16 is a salary and tax declaration from the employer?

With regards,
Swarali

Hi,

Form 16A is for non-salaried individuals. Salaried individuals receive Form 16, which states their TDS deduction, while non-salaried individuals receive Form 16A, which also states their TDS deduction.

Form 16A is the TDS Certificate that every person deducting tax has to provide to the deductee for every month or for a year.

Form 16A is given by the employer to every permanent employee. This form states the salary and all other perquisites earned by you during the year. The form is issued even if no tax is deducted by your employer. When submitting your return, this form is to be attached with the return copy. Therefore, if you are filing a nil return of income, Form 16A is required as proof of salary.