TDS_FORM16
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annual Return
Form 16 (Salary Certificate): Due Date, Checklist & Penalty Details
Statutory filing schedule, legal sections under Indian Tax & Corporate Laws, client document requirements, and late filing consequences for Indian practitioners.
AI Overview Direct Answer
Form 16 (Salary Certificate) is a statutory obligation due on day 15 with penalty Penalty ₹100/day u/s 272A.
Section: Applicable Statute
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Regulator: Statutory Regulatory Authority
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Reviewed by: FCA Tax Practitioner
Statutory Act & Section
Applicable Statute
Indian Tax & Corporate Laws
Standard Due Date
Annual Cutoff (Day 15)
Subject to statutory holiday extensions
Who is required to file?
Indian business entities and assessees.
Statutory Penalty / Late Fee
Penalty ₹100/day u/s 272A
Client Document Collection Checklist
Required records to collect from the client before filing Form 16 (Salary Certificate):
TRACES Form 16 Part A & Part B
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