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ITR Filing with Form 16 for Salaried Employees

How Salaried Employees Can File ITR with Form 16

If you're a salaried employee, your employer likely provides you with Form 16 at the end of the financial year. This document is crucial for filing your income tax return (ITR), as it summarizes your salary, deductions, and taxes deducted at source (TDS).

In this blog, we’ll walk you through exactly how to file your ITR using Form 16—step-by-step.

What Is Form 16?

Form 16 is a TDS certificate issued by your employer. It contains:

  • Your salary breakup

  • TDS deducted and deposited

  • Deductions claimed (under Section 80C, 80D, etc.)

  • PAN and TAN details of employer

  • Gross income and taxable income

It’s divided into two parts:

  • Part A: TDS details

  • Part B: Salary breakup and deductions

Step-by-Step Guide: Filing ITR with Form 16

Step 1: Collect Your Form 16

Get your Form 16 from your employer for the relevant financial year (FY 2023–24 for AY 2024–25). Make sure all details like PAN and salary figures are correct.

Step 2: Login to Income Tax Portal

Visit https://www.incometax.gov.in
Click on ‘Login’ and sign in using your PAN.

Step 3: Choose 'File Income Tax Return'

Go to:

e-File > Income Tax Returns > File Income Tax Return

Choose:

  • Assessment Year: 2024-25

  • Filing Type: Individual

  • Mode: Online

Step 4: Select the Appropriate ITR Form

For most salaried individuals, ITR-1 (Sahaj) is the correct form if:

  • Income is up to ₹50 lakh

  • Income is from salary, one house property, and other sources (like interest)

Step 5: Pre-Fill & Cross-Check Details

The portal auto-fills many details from Form 16 and AIS. But always cross-check:

  • Total salary income

  • Tax deducted (TDS)

  • Deductions claimed

  • Bank account details

Use Part B of Form 16 to fill or verify:

  • Basic salary

  • HRA, LTA, other allowances

  • Deductions under 80C, 80D, 80G, etc.

Step 6: Claim Any Additional Deductions

You can still claim deductions not reported to your employer:

  • Donations (80G)

  • Home loan interest

  • Education loan interest (80E)

Step 7: Check Tax Liability & Pay Dues

If your TDS is less than your actual tax liability, pay the balance using the ‘e-Pay Tax’ feature.

Step 8: Submit and E-Verify

Once everything is in place:

  • Submit the return

  • E-verify using Aadhaar OTP, net banking, or bank account verification

Your ITR is considered complete only after e-verification.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Using the wrong ITR form

  • Ignoring income from other sources (e.g., savings interest)

  • Forgetting to verify the return

  • Mismatches in PAN or TDS entries

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