Next dueTDS / TCS
20 OCTGSTR-3B · Summary return · Sep 2026tomorrow 21 OCTTax Audit Report · Form 3CA/3CB · AY 2026-27 · extended from 30 Sepin 2 days 22 OCTGSTR-3B (QRMP) · Quarterly return · Jul–Sep 2026 · 22nd or 24th by statein 3 days 31 OCTForm 24Q / 26Q · TDS return · Jul–Sep 2026in 12 days 7 NOVTDS / TCS deposit · Deducted in Oct 2026in 19 days 11 NOVGSTR-1 · Outward supplies · Oct 2026in 23 days 13 NOVIFF (QRMP) · B2B invoices · Oct 2026in 25 days 30 OCTAOC-4 · Financial statements · FY 2025-26in 11 days
All due dates
Compliance Format

Form 16 (Salary TDS) Format

A Form 16 format combining Part A (TDS summary) and Part B (salary and tax computation) issued annually to a salaried employee under Section 203.

FORM 16 — CERTIFICATE OF TAX DEDUCTED (SALARY)

Issued under Section 203 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 read with Rule 31 for the financial year

PART A

Employer (Party) Name / TAN[Business Name] / [TAN]
Employee Name / PAN[Employee Name] / [PAN]
Financial Year / Assessment Year[FY 20XX-XX] / [AY 20XX-XX]
Period of Employment[Date From] to [Date To]
Total Tax Deducted & Deposited (Amount)[₹ TDS]

PART B (Annexure — Salary & Tax Computation)

ParticularsAmount ₹
Gross Salary (Sec 17(1)+(2)+(3))[₹]
Less: Exemptions (Sec 10 — HRA, LTA)[₹]
Less: Standard Deduction (Sec 16)[₹]
Income under head Salaries[₹]
Less: Chapter VI-A (80C/80D etc.)[₹]
Total Taxable Income[₹]
Tax on Total Income + Cess[₹]
Tax Deducted at Source (TDS)[₹]

For [Business Name]
Authorised Signatory: ____________________

Legal note: Part A of Form 16 must be generated from the TRACES portal; Part B contains the detailed salary and deduction computation. It must be issued to the employee by 15th June following the financial year.

Before you use it — fill in / check

  • Business name/GSTIN
  • Party
  • Amount
  • Date

How to use this template

  1. Read through and replace every [bracketed] or blank placeholder with your actual details.
  2. Delete any clause that doesn't apply and add anything specific to your situation.
  3. Click Print / Save as PDF to download, or Copy text to paste into your letterhead.
  4. Get it signed / stamped / notarised as required, and keep a copy for your records.

This is a general, editable template for convenience only — not legal advice. For anything material, have a professional review it. TaxClue isn't liable for how it's used.