New Delhi, June 2 -- With the income tax return (ITR) filing season for Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27 now underway, salaried taxpayers are generally advised not to file their returns before 15 June. The primary reason is that employers are required to issue Form 16 by this date, making the filing process significantly easier and more accurate.

If you are a salaried individual planning to file your ITR, understanding the importance of Form 16 can help you avoid mistakes and delays.

Form 16 is a certificate issued by an employer that contains details of the tax deducted at source (TDS) from an employee's salary during a financial year.

It is one of the most important documents for salaried taxpayers as it helps verify the TDS deducted by ...