Tax Consultant
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Posted on 02 September 2026
TDS not showing in Form 26AS almost always means the deductor has not filed the TDS return yet or has filed it with an incorrect PAN.
Steps to resolve:
1. Ask the deductor to confirm that Form 26Q or 24Q (whichever applies) was filed with your correct PAN
2. If the return was filed with a wrong PAN, the deductor must file a correction statement
3. After the correction is processed, the TDS reflects in Form 26AS within a few days
Important point: you can still file your ITR and claim the TDS credit even if 26AS is not updated, provided you have the TDS certificate (Form 16 or Form 16A). The Assessing Officer cannot deny TDS credit solely because 26AS does not show it, as long as supporting documents are produced.
Also check the Annual Information Statement (AIS). It sometimes reflects recently processed TDS before Form 26AS is updated.
For all scenarios and the correction process, this [TDS 26AS mismatch fix guide](https://taxgarden.in/blog/tds-not-showing-26as-mismatch-fix-india-2026) has the full walkthrough.