How to download Form 16A: Step-by-step guide to download from TRACES website, SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank
Form 16A is a TDS Certificate that shows all TDS amounts submitted to the Income Tax Department. When non-salary payments like TDS professional fees, rent, and bank interest are made, the deductor provides a «TDS Certificate» to the IT Department.
Form 16 A downloaded from TRACES are considered as valid TDS certificates.
- Form 16 A is generated only for valid PAN. In case of invalid PAN or if the PAN is not reported in TDS statement, Form 16 A will not be generated.
- TDS certificates downloaded from TRACES are non-editable.
- Password to open Form 16 A is TAN number in Capital letters i.e. ABCD12345E.
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How to download Form 16A from Traces website
Step 1: Login to TRACES.
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There are two options for KYC validation:
1. DSC (Digital Signature Certificate)
KYC Validation using DSC: Financial Year, Quarter and Form Type will be auto-populated. Click on 'Validate
Step 6: Success message.
Once the KYC details are validated, a success message will appear on the screen along with a request number. You can access Form 16A from the 'Downloads' section using this request number. Form 16A can only be downloaded only if the status is «Available». You will have to wait for 24- 48 hrs in case the status of the request is 'Submitted'.Download the utility.
Step 7: Download Form 16A
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