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TDS Certificate (Form 16A)

Certificate for TDS deducted on non-salary income

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Quick Information

⏱️ Processing Time

Quarterly (within 15 days of quarter end)

💵 Fees

Free (deductor's obligation)

✅ Eligibility

Anyone from whom TDS has been deducted

Who Needs This Document?

Freelancers, contractors, investors for claiming TDS credit

Required Documents

  • PAN card
  • Payment details
  • Deductor's TAN

Step-by-Step Application Process

1

TDS Deduction

Payer deducts TDS from your payment (rent, professional fees, interest, etc.).

2

Request Form 16A

Ask payer/deductor for TDS certificate.

3

Deductor Issues Certificate

Deductor downloads Form 16A from TRACES portal.

4

Receive Certificate

Get Form 16A with TDS amount, TAN, and challan details.

5

Verify on TRACES

Check TDS credit reflected in Form 26AS on TRACES portal.

6

Claim in ITR

Use Form 16A details to claim TDS credit while filing ITR.

⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Not requesting Form 16A from deductor
  • Not verifying TDS in Form 26AS
  • Mismatch between Form 16A and actual TDS deposited

Frequently Asked Questions

Difference between Form 16 and 16A?

Form 16 is for salary TDS. Form 16A is for non-salary TDS (rent, professional fees, etc.).

When should I receive Form 16A?

Within 15 days of quarter end (July 15, Oct 15, Jan 15, May 15).

What if deductor doesn't provide Form 16A?

Check Form 26AS on TRACES. You can claim TDS even without Form 16A if it's in 26AS.

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