Form 26AS: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how to use Form 26AS to track the tax deducted from your income and ensure your tax credits are correctly recorded.
Form 26AS is a consolidated tax credit statement that shows all the tax deducted from your income and deposited with the government.
Who it's for
This is for any person whose income is subject to tax being deducted at the source.
What you get
You receive a comprehensive record of all tax amounts that have been deducted from your earnings and successfully deposited into your account under your permanent account number. It serves as official proof of the tax credits you can claim.
What it costs you
It is free to access and use.
The catch to know
You must ensure the details in this statement match your other official tax documents. If there are discrepancies between this statement and your Form 16, it can cause delays in receiving your tax refunds.
How to apply
- Visit the official e-filing portal.
- Log in to your account using your credentials.
- Navigate to the section for viewing your tax credit statement.
- Review the entries to ensure all deductions are correctly listed.