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

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.

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.

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Last Updated on 6 July, 2026