AY 2026-27 salary certificate
- AY 2026-27 relates to FY 2025-26 and official salaried guidance still describes Form 16 as the salary TDS certificate.
- Employers should issue the certificate generated/recognised through TRACES for that year.
- If a new form applies to Tax Year 2026-27, it should be confirmed against CBDT/e-filing/TRACES instructions before use.
What to verify before filing
- Form 16 Part A and Part B match salary slips.
- TDS in Form 16 matches Form 26AS/AIS.
- Regime, standard deduction, HRA and perquisites are correctly reflected.
Applicable year and source discipline
Last fact-checked: 25 May 2026.
AY 2026-27 means FY 2025-26 income and is still filed under the Income-tax Act, 1961 using forms/instructions for that assessment year. Tax Year 2026-27 means FY 2026-27 income under the Income Tax Act, 2025. The two should not be mixed.
Where this page discusses a new form, rate, portal label or transition item, treat it as usable only when supported by the live e-filing portal, a CBDT notification, the Income Tax Department guidance page, the supplied Act PDF, or ICAI material.
What a serious tax expert should verify
- Financial year, assessment year or tax year being handled.
- Residential status, age category, taxpayer type and whether business/professional income exists.
- Correct ITR form, utility validation rules and schedule requirements.
- AIS, TIS, Form 26AS, Form 16/Form 16A, TDS/TCS credits and advance-tax challans.
- Special-rate income such as section 111A, 112, 112A or VDA before applying section 87A rebate.
- Whether a claim is notified law, portal functionality, a draft/proposal, or a competitor summary.
FAQs
Which year should I use for Form 130 vs Form 16 - Salary TDS Certificate Tracker?
Use AY 2026-27 for FY 2025-26 income under the Income-tax Act, 1961. Use Tax Year 2026-27 for FY 2026-27 income under the Income Tax Act, 2025.
What documents should I share with a tax expert?
Share the portal screenshot, exact year, income breakup, certificates, AIS/Form 26AS, notices, challans and any computation already prepared.
Can WorkIndex help me find a specialist?
Yes. Post a requirement with the legal year, records and deadline so experts can quote on the real issue instead of a generic page title.