How to Download Form 26AS via Your Bank's Website: A Step-by-Step Guide
Don't need to visit I-T e-filing portal? Here's how you can download Form 26AS through you bank website — Stepwise guide
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Form 26AS, the Annual Information Statement, provides a taxpayer's financial details and can now be downloaded directly from bank websites without accessing the Income Tax e-filing portal. This guide outlines the steps for obtaining Form 26AS through various authorized banks in India.
- 01Form 26AS displays comprehensive taxpayer financial information.
- 02It can be downloaded via bank websites without I-T portal login.
- 03Taxpayers can provide feedback on reported information.
- 04The document includes details like TDS, SFT, and tax refunds.
- 05Authorized banks include HDFC, ICICI, and State Bank of India.
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Form 26AS, also known as the Annual Information Statement (AIS), is a crucial document that reflects a taxpayer's financial information for the year. Under the new Income-Tax Act (ITA) 2025, it has replaced Form 168. Updated by the Income Tax department after processing Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) returns, Form 26AS is available for download through the official Income Tax e-filing portal and the TRACES website. However, taxpayers can also conveniently download it via their bank's website without needing to log into the I-T portal.
To download Form 26AS through a bank, users must log into their bank's website, navigate to the 'Tax Services' or 'Income Tax e-filing' section, and select Form 26AS. After being redirected to the TRACES website, they can proceed to choose the relevant financial year and download the document in PDF format. This method enhances accessibility and encourages voluntary tax compliance by allowing taxpayers to report any discrepancies in their financial data.
The document includes vital information such as TDS, Tax Collected at Source (TCS), tax refunds, and details of any pending assessments. Authorized banks for this service include Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and the State Bank of India, among others.
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This new method of downloading Form 26AS simplifies the process for taxpayers, making it easier to access important financial information without navigating the I-T portal.
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