INTRODUCTION

The Annual Information Statement (AIS) is a comprehensive summary of all the financial transactions that the Income Tax Department has collected about you during a financial year.

It includes: Salary

Interest from savings and FDs

Dividends

Mutual fund transactions

Share trading

Rent received

Property purchases/sales

High-value transactions

Foreign remittances

Purpose:

To help taxpayers verify their income and financial activity before filing their Income Tax Return (ITR). You can submit feedback if any data is incorrect or missing.

The Taxpayer Information Summary (TIS) is a condensed version of the AIS. It shows the summary of income from different sources, along with the processed value that the Income Tax Department may use for pre-filling your ITR.

It includes: Summary of interest income

Dividend income

Business/professional receipts

Capital gains

Other incomes

Purpose:

To give you a quick and organized snapshot of your total income ,which is helpful while filing returns.

✅ Prerequisites:

* PAN should be registered on the Income Tax e-filing portal

* Valid login credentials (User ID = PAN, password)

* Access to registered mobile/email for OTP

✅ Step-by-Step Guide to Download AIS & TIS

🔸 Step 1: Log in to the Income Tax e-Filing Portal
Visit the Income Tax e-filing portal

Click on “Login” at the top-right corner.

Enter your PAN as the User ID and your password.

Complete the OTP verification

🔸 Step 2: Access the AIS Portal

Click on “Proceed” to be redirected to the AIS portal.

🔸 Step 3: View AIS & TIS
On the AIS homepage, select the financial year you wish to view (e.g., FY 2023–24).

You will see two options:

AIS (Annual Information Statement)

TIS (Taxpayer Information Summary)

🔸 Step 4: Download AIS & TIS
🗂 For AIS (PDF):
Click on the Download icon next to “AIS”.

Choose the PDF format.

The PDF will be password-protected.

🔐 AIS PDF Password:
The password is a combination of your PAN (in uppercase) and your Date of Birth in the format DDMMYYYY.

Example:

PAN: ABCDE1234F

Date of Birth: 31/03/2003

Password: ABCDE1234F31032003

🗂 For TIS:
Click on the Download icon next to “TIS”.

The TIS will download as a PDF, typically without password protection.

🔚 Final Thoughts

The AIS and TIS are powerful tools introduced by the Income Tax Department to bring transparency, accuracy, and ease of compliance to taxpayers. These statements help individuals and businesses stay informed about what the government knows about their financial activities.

By reviewing your AIS and TIS before filing your Income Tax Return, you can:

- Avoid discrepancies
- Prevent tax notices
- Ensure smooth and hassle-free filing

✅ Handy Tips for Taxpayers

Always check your AIS before filing your ITR
This ensures you include all reported income and avoid mismatches.
Verify every transaction
Don’t blindly trust AIS — banks, brokers, or other parties may report incorrect or duplicate entries.
Submit feedback if you notice errors
Use the “Feedback” option on the AIS portal to flag wrong entries. The system updates your TIS based on your feedback.
Use AIS Utility for offline view
If you’re dealing with bulk data (especially traders/investors), download the AIS Utility from the portal.
Don’t ignore even small entries
Even small interest income from savings or fixed deposits is reported and should be disclosed in your ITR.
Use TIS for quick reference
It’s a great summary to get a sense of your overall taxable income before you start filing.
Keep your PAN updated everywhere
All AIS data is PAN-linked. Any mismatch or outdated KYC details can cause reporting issues.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

🔹 1. How is AIS different from Form 26AS?

AIS gives a complete overview of your financial transactions — such as interest income, dividends, securities trades, and property deals.

Form 26AS, however, focuses only on tax-related information like TDS, TCS, and advance tax.

🧾 In short: Form 26AS = Tax deducted and deposited

AIS = Complete financial activity reported to the IT Department

🔹 2. Is it mandatory to check AIS before filing ITR?

It’s not legally mandatory, but it’s highly recommended. Checking AIS helps you report all your income correctly, avoid mismatches, and prevent tax notices later.

🔹 3. What should I do if I find incorrect data in AIS?

You can use the “Submit Feedback” feature on the AIS portal to mark information as incorrect, duplicate, or not related to you. The department may revise it after review.

🔹 4. Is AIS password-protected? How do I open it?

Yes, the downloaded PDF version of AIS is password-protected.

Password = PAN (in uppercase) + Date of Birth (DDMMYYYY)

Example: ABCDE1234F31032003

🔹 5. Can I rely only on TIS to file my ITR?

TIS is a helpful summary, but it’s important to verify it with your detailed AIS to ensure no income is left out or misclassified.

🔹 6. Does AIS include income from abroad?

Yes, if any foreign income or remittances are reported through Indian banks or institutions, they may appear in AIS.

🔹 7. How often is AIS updated?

AIS is updated periodically throughout the financial year as banks, brokers, and other entities report new data. Always check it before filing your return.

📩Need Help or Have a Query?

If you have any questions related to AIS, TIS, or income tax filing, here’s how you can get help:

👉 Official Support
Visit the official Income Tax Helpdesk or call their toll-free helpline:

📞 1800 103 0025
📞 1800 419 0025
(Timings: 8 AM – 8 PM on working days)
👉 Raise a Grievance Online
You can also log in to the e-Filing Portal and raise a grievance under the “Grievances” tab.

👉 Email Support
For technical issues: efilingwebmanager@incometax.gov.in

How to download AIS and TIS: A Step-by Step Guide

INTRODUCTION

Purpose:

Purpose:

✅ Prerequisites:

✅ Step-by-Step Guide to Download AIS & TIS

🔚 Final Thoughts

✅ Handy Tips for Taxpayers

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

If you have any questions related to AIS, TIS, or income tax filing, here’s how you can get help: