

What are the components of Form 26AS?īefore you file your income tax return, the assessee must make sure that data related to tax deducted at source as reflected as per Income Tax Department is correct and accurate. An assessee can claim the tax deducted reflecting in their form 26AS while filing their income tax return for a financial year. The form also shows details of sale/purchase of immovable property, mutual funds, cash deposits or withdrawal from savings account etc.

This information is specific to a Permanent Account Number (PAN). Form 26AS is a consolidated annual tax statement that shows the details of tax deducted at source, tax collected at source, advance tax paid by the assessee along with self-assessment tax.
