Glossary
Form 16
Form 16 is a certificate that an employer gives a salaried employee each year, showing the salary paid and the tax deducted at source and deposited with the government. Lenders ask for it, along with salary slips, to confirm income and employer details. It is a useful companion to the income tax ret
Related terms: Income Tax Return (ITR), Eligibility Criteria, FOIR.
Published 12 Nov 2026
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