TDS deducted but not showing in Form 26AS or AIS? Why it happens and how to get it fixed
TDS shows in Form 26AS and AIS only after the person who deducted it (your employer, bank or tenant) files their quarterly TDS return correctly. If it is missing, the usual reasons are: the return is not filed yet, it has your PAN wrong, it uses the wrong year, or (from April 2026) the old section number. Only the deductor can fix this, by filing a correction (revised) TDS return, so ask them in writing. In your ITR you can claim only the TDS that shows in Form 26AS. TDS deducted from April 2026 onwards appears in the new Form 168 for Tax Year 2026-27.
Key facts Last verified: 9 Oct 2026
| Item | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who must fix a TDS mismatch | Your employer / deductor files a revised TDS return | Income Tax Dept — Tax Credit Mismatch FAQ |
| TDS you can claim in ITR | Limited to the amount shown in Form 26AS | Income Tax Dept — Tax Credit Mismatch FAQ |
| Form 26AS | On the TRACES portal; shows TDS/TCS (other details are in AIS) from AY 2023-24 | Income Tax Dept — AIS FAQ |
| TDS of FY 2025-26 | Shows in AIS for AY 2026-27 (old Act section numbers) | Income Tax Dept — TDS Compliance FAQ |
| TDS from April 2026 | Shows in Form No. 168 for Tax Year 2026-27 (new Act) | Income Tax Dept — TDS Compliance FAQ |
| Old-year corrections | Allowed within 2 years from the end of the tax year in which the original statement was due | Income Tax Dept — TDS Compliance FAQ |
| AIS helpline | 1800 103 4215 (Mon–Fri, 9:30 am – 6 pm) | Income Tax Dept |
Sunita works for a private company in Nashik. Her salary slip says ₹3,000 TDS was cut every month from April. But when she opens her tax statement in October, the amount is short. Did her employer keep the money? Usually not. In most cases the employer has not yet filed, or has made a mistake in, the quarterly TDS return. This guide shows how to find out which, and how to get it fixed.
First, look in the right place
Since 1 April 2026 the new Income-tax Act applies, so there are two separate statements this year:
| TDS deducted during | Shows in | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| April 2025 – March 2026 (FY 2025-26) | AIS for AY 2026-27, and Form 26AS | Your ITR for AY 2026-27 (old Act) |
| April 2026 onwards (Tax Year 2026-27) | Form No. 168 (the new annual information statement) | Your return for Tax Year 2026-27 (new Act) |
So if TDS cut in May 2026 is "missing" from your AY 2026-27 AIS, it is in the wrong statement, not lost. See Tax Year explained.
How to open AIS: log in at incometax.gov.in → Annual Information Statement (AIS) on the dashboard (or e-File → Income Tax Returns → View AIS) → Proceed. Form 26AS is on the TRACES portal, which you also reach after logging in to the e-filing site.
Why TDS doesn't show, and the fix for each
| Reason | What you notice | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Deductor has not filed the quarterly TDS return yet | TDS is on your salary slip or Form 16A, but the whole quarter is missing | TDS returns are filed every quarter. Ask the deductor whether the return for that quarter has been filed. Credit appears only after it is filed |
| 2. Wrong PAN in the deductor's return | Nothing at all under your PAN from that deductor | Give the deductor your correct PAN in writing. They must file a correction statement |
| 3. Wrong year (AY/TY) picked on the challan or return | TDS shows under a different year, or not at all | The deductor files a correction. The Income Tax Department lists this as a common mistake during the change to the new Act |
| 4. Old section number used for a payment after 1 April 2026 (e.g. salary TDS under old section 192 instead of new section 392) | Processing errors, credit missing or mismatched | The deductor files a correction statement with the new section. Rates did not change, only the section numbers |
| 5. Amount wrong in the return | TDS shows, but less than on your slip | Ask the deductor to file a revised TDS return for that quarter |
Late deposit doesn't cancel your credit. If tax was deducted in March 2026 but deposited after 1 April 2026, you still get credit in AY 2026-27, as long as the deductor files the Q4 (January–March 2026) return correctly.
What you can do yourself
- Collect proof: salary slips, Form 16 / 16A, or the bank's interest certificate showing TDS, the period and your PAN.
- Compare month by month (or quarter by quarter) with AIS / Form 168 and Form 26AS. Note exactly which quarter and amount is missing.
- Write to the deductor (HR / payroll, the bank branch, or your tenant): give your PAN, the amount, the quarter, and ask them to file a correction / revised TDS return. Keep their reply.
- Give AIS feedback if an entry in AIS is wrong: click the entry → Optional in the Feedback column → choose the option → Submit. You get an acknowledgement, plus an email and SMS.
- Check again after the deductor says the correction is filed. Corrections take some time to show.
Don't claim more TDS than Form 26AS shows. The Income Tax Department limits the TDS credit in your ITR to the amount in Form 26AS. If you claim more, your refund will be lower or you may get a demand. Get the deductor to fix it first.
Already filed your return?
If your return was processed with less TDS credit, the Department's tax credit mismatch FAQ says: if you have not received the intimation yet, you can file a revised return. If you have received it, use the Rectification service on the portal once the corrected TDS shows. If your refund is stuck, also see Income tax refund not received.
Frequently asked questions
Why is TDS deducted from my salary not showing in Form 26AS?
Usually your employer has not yet filed the quarterly TDS return, or filed it with a wrong PAN, wrong year or wrong section. Ask the employer to file a correction (revised) TDS return. Only they can fix it.
TDS deducted in 2026-27 is not in my AIS. Why?
TDS deducted from April 2026 belongs to Tax Year 2026-27 and shows in the new Form No. 168, not in the AIS for AY 2026-27.
Can I claim TDS that is not showing in Form 26AS?
The credit you get in your ITR is limited to what Form 26AS shows, so get the deductor to correct their TDS return first.
Does AIS feedback fix the missing TDS?
Feedback records your correction against the entry in AIS. For a TDS mismatch, the Department says the deductor still needs to file a revised TDS return.
How long can my employer take to correct an old TDS return?
For periods under the old Act, a correction can be filed within two years from the end of the tax year in which the original statement was due.
Official links
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- Tax Credit Mismatch FAQsWho fixes a TDS mismatch, and the 26AS limit on credit
- TDS Compliance FAQs (Income-tax Act, 2025)Old vs new Act, Form 168, correction time limits
- AIS FAQsHow to view AIS and give feedback
- AIS helplineAIS / TIS queries (Mon–Fri)
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