Payroll

TDS on Salary and Form 16: A Complete Guide for Employers

2026-01-25 · 7 min

Section 192 TDS is one of the most error-prone areas of payroll. This guide explains computation, deposit timelines and Form 16 issuance.

Computation

Project annual income, deduct exemptions and apply slab rates net of rebates.

Deposit

Deposit TDS by the 7th of the following month using Challan ITNS 281.

Form 16

Generate Part A from TRACES and Part B from payroll, then issue to employees by 15 June.

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