Part A is downloaded from TRACES and certifies TDS deposited by the employer with the government. It cannot be generated from Zoho Payroll directly but is linked to Form 24Q data that Zoho Payroll helps prepare. Part B is the detailed salary certificate generated from Zoho Payroll’s records: it shows all earnings, exemptions (HRA, LTA, etc.), deductions (80C, 80D, PT), and the final taxable income and tax computed.
After the financial year ends (after March 31), navigate to Tax Filings > Form 16 in Zoho Payroll. The system aggregates full-year salary data, exemptions, deductions, and TDS for each employee and generates Form 16 Part B PDFs. Employers must distribute Form 16 to all employees by June 15 of the following financial year.
Form 16 is the primary document employees use to file their Income Tax Return. Part B provides all figures needed: gross salary, HRA exemption, standard deduction, Chapter VI-A deductions, net taxable income, and total TDS. Zoho Payroll’s accurate payroll processing throughout the year ensures Form 16 data is correct and matches the TDS deposited.
Form 16 is the annual TDS certificate issued to employees by the employer. Part A (from TRACES) certifies TDS deposited, and Part B (generated by Zoho Payroll) details salary breakup, exemptions, deductions, and taxable income. Zoho Payroll generates Part B for all employees after the financial year closes.
Employers must issue Form 16 to employees by June 15 following the end of the financial year (e.g., June 15, 2025 for FY 2024-25). Zoho Payroll generates Part B in bulk, which is then combined with TRACES-generated Part A and distributed to employees as a combined PDF.
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