INCOME-TAX RULES 2026 · OLD FORM 16
Form 16 is now Form 130
Form 16, the TDS certificate for salary, is now Form 130 under the Income-tax Rules 2026. The new number applies from tax year 2026-27, which starts on 1 April 2026. Periods up to 31 March 2026 and returns for AY 2026-27 still use the old form.
| WHEN | FORM TO USE |
|---|---|
| Periods up to 31 March 2026, and returns for AY 2026-27 | Form 16 |
| Tax year 2026-27 onwards (from 1 April 2026) | Form 130 |
TDS and TCS certificates and statements
Common questions
- What is the new number for Form 16?
- Form 130 for the salary TDS certificate, and Form 131 for the certificate that replaces Form 16A, for tax deducted from 1 April 2026.
- Does the Form 16 for FY 2025-26 change?
- No. Periods up to 31 March 2026 still use the old forms, and the new numbers apply from tax year 2026-27. The certificate for salary paid up to 31 March 2026 stays Form 16.
Need the new code for an old section?
Type an old TDS section such as 194C or 194J and get the payment code under section 393.
All new form numbers →Form 16A →Form 16B →
Only mappings confirmed by at least two independent sources are listed: TDSMAN's mapping table, taxupdate.in, TaxGuru, ClearTax, ebizfiling.com and other vendor guides, read on 19 September 2026. Forms 27D to 133, 16B to 16E to 132 and 26AS to 168 were added after a further reading on 8 October 2026. Confirm on the e-filing portal before filing.