Question: what is the difference between form 16 and form 16a?
Answer: Form 16A is also a TDS Certificate. Form 16 is for salary income, whereas Form 16A is applicable for TDS on Income Other than Salary. Banks issue a Form 16A when TDS is deducted by them on interest earned by you in fixed deposits. ... Form 16A is also issued for TDS deductions on insurance commission paid.