What is Form 16A?

Form 16A stands as an important tax document essential for maintaining tax compliance. Possessing a thorough understanding of taxation is paramount, as it enables you to fulfill your tax compliances, avoiding any undue payments accurately. This guide provides a detailed explanation of Form 16A, covering various types of payments included in the form and much more.

But first, let’s discuss what is Form 16A.

What is Form 16A?

Form 16 A also known as TDS Certificate (Tax Deduction at Source) is an important certificate issued by your employer, financial institution, or other entities that you use for income generation.

The Income Tax Act, 1961, clearly says that any income other than salary which is over Rs.30,000/- is liable for TDS deduction until and unless it is exempted.

You’ll receive Form 16A whenever a tax deduction has been made showing the payment of the tax at income source. This document becomes very important especially while filling out your Income Tax Returns.

You’ll receive the TDS certificate whenever you generate any income from other sources like investment, stocks, shares, FD Account, insurance amount, etc. The TDS certificate is issued on the 15th of each quarter, followed by the due date for quarterly TDS returns.

What Types of Payments Under Form 16A Attract TDS?

The following are included under the purview of TDS –

• Dividends
• Rent
• Interest accrued on bank accounts
• Winnings from a lottery or crossword puzzles
• Winnings from a horse race
• Payouts toward a contractor
• Insurance commission
• Payouts for National Savings Scheme
• Payouts to non-residing sportsmen or sports association
• Payments for repurchasing  mutual fund units
• Compensation, commission, or brokerage
• Income from the Indian company’s shares
• Income from foreign currency bonds
• Technical and professional service fee
• Earnings of foreign companies mentioned under Section 196a(2)
• Revenues generated from units mentioned under Section 196b

How to Fill in Form 16A?

You can follow these steps to fill out the Form 16A-

• Download the Form 16A from the official website of the Income Tax followed by filling out the form
• You’ll have to enter the name of the deductor followed by an address, the Deductor’s TAN number, and the PAN Card Number of the deductor as well
• Mention the Form of remuneration next, whether contractual, professional, or otherwise
• Now, enter the codes of the corresponding payment listed along with the name of the deductee
• Mention the PAN Number of the deductee in the PAN no field
• Finally, you’ll have to enter the TDS tax deduction followed by entering the TDS amount

Documents Required to Fill Form 16A

The following are the documents required to fill out form 16A-

• Deductor’s name, PAN, and TAN
• Deductee’s name and PAN
• Payment details
• TDS challan number
• Date of deposit
• TDS amount deposited

How to Download Form 16A?

To download Form 16A, you’ll first need to fill the Form 26Q as they both are connected. After filling out the form 26Q, you can follow these steps to download the Form 16A-

• Visit the Income-tax Department website and login into the TRACES portal using your login credentials
• After logging in, navigate to the download tab and select form 16A from the option followed by entering the details required in various fields
• Now, click on the go button and your Form 16A will be easily downloaded.

How to Verify Form 16A Online?

You can verify your Form 16A online using the TRACES portal. TRACES stands for TDS Reconciliation Analysis and Correction Enablement System, which shows all the deductions made.

Verification of Form 16A is important for you as it ensures there is no mismatch of the taxation information while filling out the ITR.

In case, you find any mismatch of information, you’ll have to check out all the fields to find where the mismatch is and then contact that particular institution or entity and find a resolution there.

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