From PAN, TDS to tax regime: 7 Form 16 checks you can't miss before filing ITR

11 Jun 2026Tax

For many salaried employees, Form 16 is the starting point of ITR filing. But before you file your return, have you checked whether your PAN, TDS credits and tax regime details are actually correct?

Every year, as soon as Form 16 lands in our inboxes, many of us breathe a sigh of relief. After all, it contains our salary details, tax deductions and the calculations prepared by the employer. It feels like the perfect document to simply upload and file the return.