Form 26AS

Form 26AS is an annual tax statement issued by the Income Tax Department of India. It provides a consolidated record of tax deducted at source (TDS), tax collected at source (TCS), advance tax payments, refunds, and high-value transactions. It is an essential tool for taxpayers to verify tax credits and ensure accurate filing of Income Tax Returns (ITR). Whether you are a salaried individual, a business owner, or a senior citizen, Form 26AS simplifies tax compliance by offering transparency and accuracy.

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What is Form 26AS?

Form 26AS is a consolidated tax statement linked to a taxpayer's Permanent Account Number (PAN) that provides a comprehensive record of taxes associated with the PAN. Simply put, Form 26AS means an official tax credit statement that contains details of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS), Tax Collected at Source (TCS), advance tax, self-assessment tax, income tax refunds, and specified high-value financial transactions.

Understanding Form 26AS means knowing it serves as a single source for verifying your tax credits and tax-related information recorded by the Income Tax Department. Reviewing Form 26AS before filing your income tax return helps identify discrepancies, confirm that taxes deducted and deposited against your PAN have been accurately reported, claim the correct tax credit, and ensure accurate tax compliance.

Form 26AS includes a wide range of tax-related details that help taxpayers verify their tax credits and deductions. Here is a breakdown of the information available:

• Tax deducted at source (TDS): Includes deductions from salary, interest income, professional fees, and other taxable earnings.
• Tax collected at source (TCS): Details of tax collected by sellers on specific transactions.
• Advance tax payments: Payments made by taxpayers to the government before the end of the financial year.
• Self-assessment tax payments: Taxes paid by taxpayers after calculating their liability.
• Refunds issued: Details of refunds processed and paid by the Income Tax Department.
• High-value transactions: Includes mutual fund purchases, property sales, share transactions, and foreign remittances.
• TDS defaults: Identifies discrepancies in TDS filings after processing returns.
• Turnover details: Reported in GST filings for GST-registered businesses.

By cross-verifying these details with your TDS certificate, you can ensure that your tax records are accurate and complete. 

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Form 26AS is divided into 10 parts, each covering specific tax-related transactions accrued under your PAN:

Part I – Details of Tax Deducted at Source

Includes TDS deducted from income like salary, interest, commissions, pensions, etc., along with TAN and deposited amount. 

Part II – TDS for Form 15G/15H

Lists income on which no TDS was deducted because Form 15G or 15H was submitted (mainly senior citizens). 

Part III – Transactions under provisos of Section 194B, 194R, 194S etc

Captures TDS on payments in kind (like lottery winnings, foreign trips, miscellaneous perquisites).

Part IV – TDS under Sections 194IA/194IB/194M/194S (Seller)

Includes TDS on sale of property, rent above Rs. 50,000/month, payments to contractors/professionals, and sale of virtual digital assets.

Part V – Transactions per proviso of 194S for sellers of Virtual Digital Assets

Lists TDS on tokenized digital assets per Section 194S (Form 26QE).

Part VI – Details of Tax Collected at Source (TCS)

Shows TCS collected by sellers under Section 206C.

Part VII – Paid Refunds

Covers refund amounts issued by the CPC-TDS. Additional refund details can be viewed via AIS on the e‑filing portal. 

Part VIII – TDS by Buyers under 194IA/194IB/194M/194S

Captures TDS deducted by property buyers/tenants, or buyers of digital assets when paying sellers or service providers.

Part IX – Transactions or demands under proviso of 194S (Buyer of VDA)

Shows demand/payments related to purchase of virtual digital assets by buyers, under Form 26QE.

Part X – TDS/TCS Defaults

Lists defaults in periodic TDS/TCS statements; excludes demand raised by assessing officers after scrutiny.

Accessing Form 26AS is simple and can be done online through multiple platforms. Here are the steps:

Via Income Tax Portal

1. Visit the official Income Tax e-Filing website: https://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in.
2. Log in using your PAN and password.
3. Navigate to "My Account" > "View Form 26AS."
4. Confirm the disclaimer and proceed to the TRACES website.
5. Select the assessment year and view/download the form in HTML, Text, or PDF format.

Via Net Banking

1. Log in to your net banking account.
2. Look for the "Tax Credit" or "View Form 26AS" option.
3. Confirm PAN details and access Form 26AS.

Via TRACES Portal

1. Register on TRACES  (https://tdscpc.gov.in).
2. Log in and select "View Tax Credit Statement (Form 26AS)."
3. Enter the assessment year and view/download the form.

You cannot directly download Form 26AS without logging in to an authorised portal. To access the statement, taxpayers must authenticate themselves through the Income Tax e-Filing portal or their net banking account, if the bank provides this facility. Logging in helps protect sensitive tax information and ensures that only the authorised PAN holder can view or download Form 26AS securely.

When cross-verifying your TDS certificate with Form 26AS, ensure the following:

• PAN accuracy: Verify that the correct PAN has been used in TDS filings.
• Tax credits: Ensure that the TDS amount matches the details in Form 26AS.
• Deductor details: Confirm the deductor's name and TAN (Tax Deduction Account Number).
• Transaction details: Cross-check high-value transactions, such as property sales or mutual fund purchases.

By addressing any discrepancies promptly, you can avoid errors in your tax filing and ensure compliance. Take proactive steps to resolve any mismatches and secure your financial records for a smoother tax filing experience. 

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Form 26AS is an essential document for taxpayers in India, offering transparency and accuracy in tax compliance. By consolidating all tax-related information linked to your PAN, it simplifies the process of filing accurate ITRs, claiming refunds, and detecting discrepancies.

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