How to Upload Form 26AS on myITreturn.com

Form 26AS contains details of tax deducted or collected at source, advance tax, self-assessment tax and certain other tax-related information available against your PAN. You can upload the downloaded Form 26AS file on myITreturn.com and review the imported entries before proceeding with your Income Tax Return.

Step 1: Log in to myITreturn.com

Visit myITreturn.com and log in using your registered account credentials.

Step 2: Select or add the taxpayer

Select the existing taxpayer profile for whom you want to file the return. To file for a new taxpayer, click the option to add a new member and complete the required details.

Step 3: Open “Income from Bank Interest”

From the income details section, click Income from Bank Interest.

Step 4: Click “Upload Form 26AS”

On the bank-interest screen, click the Upload Form 26AS option.

Step 5: Select and upload the file

Choose the Form 26AS file saved on your device, and then click the Upload button.

Step 6: Review the uploaded entries

After the file is processed, the available entries from Form 26AS will be displayed on the screen.

Step 7: Modify or remove incorrect entries

Check each imported entry carefully. Use the available edit or delete options to modify or remove an entry where required.

Step 8: Review the computation and proceed

Open the summary or computation section and review the income, tax credits and final tax calculation. Once the details are correct, continue with the remaining filing and submission steps.

Form 26AS and AIS are not the same

Form 26AS mainly reflects tax-related credits and specified information, while the Annual Information Statement may contain a wider range of financial transactions. Review both statements while preparing your return.

Read: How do AIS and Form 26AS differ? 

What to do if Form 26AS is not uploading

If you are unable to upload Form 26AS or the imported entries are not displayed, check the following:

• Confirm that the Form 26AS belongs to the correct PAN.
• Make sure you selected the correct assessment year while downloading it.
• Upload the original downloaded file without changing its contents.
• Check that you have selected the correct taxpayer profile on myITreturn.
• Download a fresh copy of Form 26AS and try uploading it again.
• Ensure that your internet connection remains stable during the upload.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I download Form 26AS?

You can access Form 26AS through your account on the Income Tax e-Filing portal. Select the required assessment year and download the available statement.

Can I edit entries imported from Form 26AS?

Yes. After uploading the file, review the imported entries and use the available edit or delete options wherever a correction is required.

Does uploading Form 26AS complete my ITR filing?

No. Uploading Form 26AS only helps import the available information. You must review your income, deductions, tax credits and computation before completing and submitting the return.

Should I review both AIS and Form 26AS?

Yes. Form 26AS primarily helps verify tax credits and related records, while AIS may contain a broader range of financial transactions. Review both along with your supporting documents before filing.

What if I upload Form 26AS for the wrong PAN or year?

Remove the incorrectly imported entries, select the correct taxpayer profile and upload the Form 26AS downloaded for the correct PAN and assessment year.