Form 26AS

Your comprehensive tax credit statement and definitive proof of TDS/TCS deposits for ITR verification.

What is Form 26AS?

Form 26AS serves as the definitive legal proof of tax credits and has been refined to function exclusively as the authoritative document for validating tax deductions. It displays the precise quantum of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) and Tax Collected at Source (TCS) deposited on behalf of the taxpayer by various deductors.

Form 26AS Sections

Part A: TDS Details

Comprehensive details of TDS deducted on salary, interest, dividends, and other income as reported by deductors.

Part B: TCS Details

Details of tax collected at source on specified transactions by sellers/collectors.

Part C: Tax Paid (Other than TDS/TCS)

Advance tax and self-assessment tax paid by the taxpayer directly.

Part D: Paid Refund

Details of any income tax refunds received during the financial year.

Part E: AIR Transactions

High-value financial transactions reported by banks and financial institutions under Annual Information Return.

How to Access Form 26AS

1
Visit incometax.gov.in and login with your credentials
2
Navigate to e-File → Income Tax Returns → View Form 26AS
3
Select Assessment Year and view/download in HTML or PDF format

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