05 November 2025
Yes — Form 71 is applicable in this case. As per Rule 37BA(3A) of the Income Tax Rules, 1962 (inserted vide Notification No. 74/2023 dated 30 August 2023), Form 71 was introduced to handle exactly this situation — i.e., when:
Income is offered in one financial year (earlier year), But TDS credit appears in a subsequent year due to timing mismatches (e.g., deductor delay in deposit or return filing).