How is form 16A different from Form 16?

How is form 16A different from Form 16?

Form 16 mainly reflects deductions made from salary and Form 16A shows deductions on income other than salary. The basic differences are stated below:

  1. Form 16 is for salaried employees and 16A is for non-salaried individuals, corporates or service providers.
  2. The employers will provide your details in Form 16 when your gross total income exceeds the limit of Rs.2,50,000 or the specified income tax slab, and the Form 16A is where the payer will deduct as per the income tax TDS slab from the total amount paid to you. This gross total income will also include the income you have disclosed to your employer as income from other heads.
  3. Form 16A is issued every quarter of the financial year, while Form 16 is issued annually by the employer.


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