--- title: "Aditya Bhattachrya Highlights Why Filing an ITR May Still Be Necessary Despite Zero Tax in Form 16" date: 2026-07-06 author: "King Stubb & Kasiva" url: https://ksandk.com/news/filing-itr-despite-zero-tax-in-form-16/ --- # Aditya Bhattachrya Highlights Why Filing an ITR May Still Be Necessary Despite Zero Tax in Form 16 Posted On - 6 July, 2026 • By - King Stubb & Kasiva ![](https://ksandk.com/wp-content/uploads/Website-PR-update-1-2-4.png) Aditya Bhattachrya was recently featured in *Moneycontrol*, where he addressed a common misconception surrounding **Form 16** and Income Tax Return (ITR) filing. ## Why Zero TDS in Form 16 Does Not Mean No ITR Filing Commenting on the issue, Aditya explained that taxpayers should not assume that a Form 16 reflecting **no tax deducted at source (TDS)** or no tax payable automatically means that filing an ITR is unnecessary. He emphasized that Form 16 is only a record of the salary paid by an employer and the tax deducted, if any, and does not provide a complete picture of an individual’s financial affairs. ![](https://ksandk.com/wp-content/uploads/Website-PR-update-1-2-3.png) ## Why Filing an ITR May Still Be Essential He further noted that the **obligation to file an ITR** is determined by the provisions of the Income-tax Act and an individual’s overall income and financial transactions during the relevant financial year. Filing an ITR may also be essential for the following reasons: - Claiming **tax refunds** - Carrying forward eligible losses - Meeting statutory compliance requirements ## Key Takeaway for Taxpayers Aditya’s comments serve as a timely reminder for taxpayers to **assess their overall tax position** rather than relying solely on Form 16 when determining their ITR filing obligations. Visit Article: [https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/personal-finance/zero-tax-in-form-16-you-may-still-have-to-file-an-itr-to-claim-refunds-carry-forward-losses-13964569.html](https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/personal-finance/zero-tax-in-form-16-you-may-still-have-to-file-an-itr-to-claim-refunds-carry-forward-losses-13964569.html) *Last Updated on 6 July, 2026* --- ## Office Locations - [New Delhi](https://ksandk.com/locations/top-corporate-law-firm-in-delhi/) (HQ): +91-11-41318190 | info@ksandk.com - [Mumbai](https://ksandk.com/locations/top-corporate-law-firm-in-mumbai/): 3 offices (Nariman Point, Lower Parel, Andheri) | mumbai@ksandk.com - [Bangalore](https://ksandk.com/locations/top-corporate-law-firm-in-bangalore/): bangalore@ksandk.com - [Chennai](https://ksandk.com/locations/chennai/): chennai@ksandk.com - [Hyderabad](https://ksandk.com/locations/hyderabad/): hyderabad@ksandk.com - [Pune](https://ksandk.com/locations/pune/): pune@ksandk.com - [Kochi](https://ksandk.com/locations/kochi/): kochi@ksandk.com ## Contact - [Contact Page](https://ksandk.com/contact-us/) - General: info@ksandk.com | +91-11-41318190 - WhatsApp: +91-7428567444 - [Privacy Statement](https://ksandk.com/privacy-statement/) - [Terms of Use](https://ksandk.com/terms-of-use/)