Add Salary using Form 16

Add Salary using Form 16

Form 16 is issued by employers to their employees and serves as a summary of the salary paid and Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) during the financial year. It is a crucial document for filing your income tax return.

Form 16 is divided into two parts:

  • Part A: Contains details of TDS deducted and deposited with the government, along with the employer's and employee's PAN and TAN information.

  • Part B: Provides a comprehensive breakdown of your salary, deductions claimed (such as under Sections 80C, 80D, etc.), and tax computation.

Together, both parts give a complete picture of your income and the taxes paid on your behalf.

Things to Keep in Mind

  • Ensure your Form 16 is in PDF format and generated from the TRACES portal – This ensures the document is authentic and compatible for uploading. 

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How to add salary using Form 16?

  1. Go to File > Incomes > Salary
  2. Select the Upload Form 16 option
    Select Upload Form 16
  3. Upload Form 16

    Form 16 consists of two parts — Part A and Part B, upload them separately if you have individual files for each part.
    Upload Form 16
  4. Password-Protected PDF

    If your Form 16 PDF is password-protected, enter the password when prompted and proceed. The password is usually the employee’s PAN. 
    Enter password if PDF is protected
Mobile

How to add salary using Form 16?

  1. Go to File > Incomes > Salary
  2. Select the Upload Form 16 option
  3. Upload Form 16
    Form 16 consists of two parts — Part A and Part B, upload them separately if you have individual files for each part.
  4. Password-Protected PDF
If your Form 16 PDF is password-protected, enter the password when prompted and proceed. The password is usually the employee’s PAN. 
Enter password if PDF is protected
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