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When employers must issue Form 16
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Facts
Employers must issue Form 16 for a financial year by 15 June of the next year. For FY 2025-26, that was 15 June 2026.
Provisions and law
- Sec 203, Income-tax Act 1961 (now Sec 395(4))An employer must issue a TDS certificate (Form 16) for tax deducted from salary.
- Rule 31, Income-tax Rules 1962 (now Rule 215, Income-tax Rules 2026)Sets the time and manner of issuing TDS certificates.
Analysis
If you left mid-year, the old employer still issues Form 16 after the year ends, by the same date. Part A comes from TRACES and Part B is prepared by the employer. If it is late, use 26AS and payslips and keep following up.
Conclusion
- Ask both employers for Form 16 after 31 March.
- Expect it by 15 June.
- Check Part A against 26AS.
- Follow up in writing if late.
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