Why we should verify
After depositing some amount into our Bank Account, we verify whether it has reflected properly in our account, or not. Likewise, it is impotant and also a right of every Tax Payer to verify the Taxes paid under his account (PAN) to the Department.
With the process of Form 26AS, department recommends each and every tax payer to verify their Tax credits. Missing this information, they should contact their deductor to get proper credit, as specified in their TDS certificate. In case of Advance Tax / Self Assessment Tax issues, it can be either intimated to remitted bank or NSDL.
Scope of Form 26ASLast year, department had processed such tax statements over email, wherever email ID is available. This played a prominent role for assessees in determining their proper tax paid details. Providing accurate tax paid (including TDS) details in income tax return, ensures faster processing of returns. This in turn results in faster closure of assessment and also settling refunds wherever applicable.
The scope of Form 26AS is widening to a greater extent now. Tax payer can now access this facility either with his Registered Login at NSDL website, or at Online Banking Accounts (few of the banks) or at www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in .