Remember Form 26AS? That page where you checked your TDS credits? It has a new name now — Form 168. And it shows way more information than before. Let me show you exactly how to access it.
Form 168 is your Annual Information Statement (AIS) — the most comprehensive record of all your financial transactions and TDS credits with the Income Tax Department. It replaced Form 26AS from FY 2026-27. You can view and download it from the Income Tax e-filing portal (incometax.gov.in) or via TRACES (tdscpc.gov.in).
Form 168 is like your financial Aadhaar — it knows everything. Here's what it includes:
| Information Category | What It Shows |
|---|---|
| TDS on Salary | TDS deducted by your employer (from Form 138) |
| TDS on Other Income | Bank interest, rent, professional fees, etc. |
| TCS (Tax Collected at Source) | Foreign remittance, car purchase above ₹10L, etc. |
| Advance Tax / Self-Assessment Tax | Any tax you paid directly via challans |
| High-Value Transactions | Property purchases, FD above ₹10L, cash deposits, etc. |
| Mutual Fund Transactions | Purchase, redemption, dividends |
| Share Trading | Buy/sell transactions reported by broker |
| Interest Income | Savings account, FD, RD interest from all banks |
| Rent Received | If tenant reports TDS on rent |
Samajh lo: the government already knows about most of your income. Form 168 is just showing you what they know. If you hide income in your ITR, the mismatch will get flagged!
This is the easiest method for salaried employees:
| Step | What to Do |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | Go to incometax.gov.in and login with your PAN + password |
| Step 2 | Click on "e-File" in the top menu |
| Step 3 | Select "Income Tax Returns" → "View Form 168 (AIS)" |
| Step 4 | Select the Financial Year (e.g., 2026-27) |
| Step 5 | Your Form 168 will load on screen. Review all sections |
| Step 6 | Click "Download" to save as PDF |
You can also access Form 168 via TRACES:
| Step | What to Do |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | Go to tdscpc.gov.in (TRACES portal) |
| Step 2 | Login as "Taxpayer" using PAN, password, and date of birth |
| Step 3 | Go to "My Account" → "View Form 168" |
| Step 4 | Select the Assessment Year (e.g., AY 2027-28 for FY 2026-27) |
| Step 5 | Click "View/Download" |
The Income Tax portal (Method 1) is better for most people. It shows the "Taxpayer Information Summary" (TIS) alongside Form 168, letting you provide feedback on incorrect entries. TRACES is more useful for employers and deductors.
| Feature | Old: Form 26AS | New: Form 168 |
|---|---|---|
| Law | Income-tax Act, 1961 | Income-tax Act, 2025 |
| Scope | Only TDS/TCS credits | TDS/TCS + all financial transactions |
| Mutual Funds | ❌ Not shown | ✓ Purchases, redemptions, dividends |
| Property Deals | Limited info | ✓ Full details from Sub-Registrar |
| Bank Interest | Only TDS on FD | ✓ All interest — savings, FD, RD |
| Feedback Option | ❌ No | ✓ Accept/Reject transactions |
| Pre-filled ITR | Partial | ✓ Comprehensive auto-fill |
Priya earns ₹12 lakh salary and has some other income too. Here's what she found in her Form 168:
| Source | Amount Reported | TDS Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Salary (Employer: ABC Ltd) | ₹12,00,000 | ₹0 (zero tax under New Regime) |
| FD Interest (SBI) | ₹45,000 | ₹4,500 |
| Savings A/c Interest (HDFC) | ₹8,200 | ₹0 (no TDS on savings interest) |
| Mutual Fund Redemption | ₹2,50,000 | — |
| Total TDS Credit | ₹4,500 |
Priya's salary TDS is ₹0 because her ₹12L salary is tax-free under New Regime (₹75K standard deduction brings it to ₹11.25L, well within the 87A rebate limit). But she notices the mutual fund redemption — she needs to check if there's any capital gains tax on that! Bahut important hai.
Many people only check TDS on salary. But Form 168 also shows FD interest, savings interest, share trading, and property deals. If you skip declaring these in your ITR, the system will flag it. Even ₹5,000 savings account interest must be reported.
Always download Form 168 and verify all TDS credits before filing your ITR. If Form 168 shows less TDS than your Form 130, your employer hasn't deposited the tax yet. Filing with wrong TDS = delayed refund or notice.
If Form 168 shows a transaction you don't recognize, or shows the wrong amount, use the "Accept/Modify/Deny" feedback option. This doesn't change your tax liability, but helps the department correct their records and reduces chances of a mismatch notice.
Enter your salary in our calculator to know exactly how much TDS should appear in your Form 168. If the numbers don't match, you know something needs fixing.
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