Lost Your Form 16 After Changing Jobs? Here's How to Handle Your New Company's Request

I have lost my Form 16 for the past 3 years, and now that I have changed companies, the new company is requesting the Form 16. What should I do?

You can take the print from the income tax website as 26AS (Tax Credit Statement). If your PAN is linked with your bank, you can also print it from your internet banking.

I need to know who can check my Form 16, other than myself. I have changed my company. Can my new HR check my Form 16 and other tax records online?

Who can check my income tax return and Form 16 details other than me and my company?

What is the reason your current employer is asking for your past 3 years' Form 16? Your current employer can ask for your income-earning statement and TDS deducted in the current FY in Form 12B by your previous employer so that they can calculate your correct TDS during the year. Your current employer cannot ask for your past 3 years' Form 16.

Employers and Form 16 Requests

No employer can ask for the previous Form No. 16. It is solely designed for individuals or businesses to provide income-related proof for filing their Income Tax Returns. Please let me know if you need any further assistance.