Income tax filing: What is AIS, how to access it, key points to remember

Annual information statements can be accessed on the income tax e-filing website using the URL: https://www.incometax.gov. in/. One needs to log into the e-filing portal and then click on “Annual Information Statement (AIS)” under the “Services” tab. Once the AIS homepage opens up, click on “View Taxpayer Information Summary (TIS)” and “Annual Information Statement (AIS)”.

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The information available in the AIS includes the following:
Salary received by the individual
Dividend credited
Interest received on deposits on savings and fixed deposits
Professional technical fees /income received
Income from the sale of securities (shares, bonds, mutual funds).

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If the individual finds that some of the information stated in the AIS is not correct, he/she may file feedback for amendment of the information.

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If the user is not already registered on the e-file portal, one needs to first register before being able to access the AIS.
If there is a variation between the details of tax paid as displayed in Form 26AS and the information displayed in AIS, the taxpayer should rely on Form 26AS for filing tax returns and other tax compliances.

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