INCOME-TAX RULES 2026 · OLD FORM 16A
Form 16A is now Form 131
Form 16A, the TDS certificate for payments other than salary, is now Form 131 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 16A |
| Tax year 2026-27 onwards (from 1 April 2026) | Form 131 |
TDS and TCS certificates and statements
Common questions
- What is the new number for Form 16A?
- Form 131 is the certificate that replaces Form 16A, for tax deducted from 1 April 2026. Form 130 replaces Form 16.
- Does the Form 16A 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 tax deducted up to 31 March 2026 stays Form 16A.
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 16 →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.