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What is Form 26AS?

Form 26AS is your consolidated tax statement — everything the Income Tax Department already knows was deducted or paid on your behalf.

FY 2025-26Last reviewed 24 Jul 2026

What it shows

TDS deducted by your employer, bank, or clients
TCS (Tax Collected at Source), if applicable
Advance tax and self-assessment tax you've paid
Refunds issued to you in past years
High-value financial transactions reported by banks and other institutions

How to download it

Log in to the Income Tax e-filing portal with your PAN, and access Form 26AS via the "e-File" menu (it redirects to the TRACES portal). It's free and available for any assessment year you've had PAN-linked activity.

Why it matters before filing

Your declared income should reconcile with what's shown here. A mismatch — say, interest income you forgot to declare — is one of the most common triggers for a tax notice. Always check this before filing, alongside your Annual Information Statement (AIS), which has more detail.

See our full pre-filing checklist.

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GENERAL GUIDANCE

Report any discrepancy in Form 26AS to the deductor (employer/bank) promptly — corrections can take time to reflect.