How to Download AIS and TIS from the Income Tax Portal
Step-by-step guide to download AIS and TIS before ITR filing, and how to use them with Form 16, Form 26AS and the Venveel tax calculator.
30-Second Summary
AIS and TIS help you check income that may not be visible in Form 16.
| Document | Use it for |
|---|---|
| AIS | Detailed income and transaction information |
| TIS | Summary version used for return prefill |
| Form 26AS | TDS, TCS and tax payment cross-check |
| Form 16 | Salary and employer TDS |
Venveel Recommendation
Download AIS before filing even if you have Form 16. Interest, dividends, TCS, securities transactions and refund interest can appear in AIS.
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How to Download AIS and TIS
- Go to the Income Tax e-filing portal.
- Login with PAN/user ID and password.
- Open the Annual Information Statement section.
- Select the relevant financial year or assessment year.
- Review AIS online.
- Download AIS and TIS in the available format.
- Keep the files open while filling or reviewing your ITR.
Do not share your AIS file publicly. It can contain sensitive financial information.
Before You Login
Keep these ready:
| Item | Why you need it |
|---|---|
| PAN / user ID | Portal login |
| Password | Portal access |
| Mobile/email OTP access | Login verification |
| Assessment year | To choose the correct period |
| PDF reader | To open downloaded files |
| Secure folder | AIS contains sensitive data |
AIS vs TIS: What Is The Difference?
| Point | AIS | TIS |
|---|---|---|
| Detail level | More detailed | Summarized |
| Best use | Reviewing transactions | Return prefill cross-check |
| Shows feedback status | Often yes | Summary level |
| Filing use | Cross-check source data | Understand summarized income |
AIS is the detailed statement. TIS is easier to scan, but I would not rely on TIS alone if there are investments, interest income or TDS/TCS entries.
What to Check in AIS
| AIS section | What to compare |
|---|---|
| Salary | Form 16 and employer details |
| Savings interest | Bank statement or interest certificate |
| FD interest | Bank interest certificate |
| Dividends | Broker statement and bank credits |
| Securities transactions | Broker capital gains report |
| TDS/TCS | Form 26AS and Form 16A |
| Refund interest | Income-tax refund details |
Common Mistakes
- Filing only with Form 16 and ignoring interest income.
- Assuming AIS capital gains are always final.
- Ignoring TCS from foreign remittances or overseas spends.
- Not checking Form 26AS when TDS credit is missing.
- Entering gross transaction value as profit.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | What to try |
|---|---|
| Portal not opening AIS | Try again later or use another browser |
| Wrong financial year selected | Recheck AY/FY before download |
| AIS shows duplicate entry | Check source, date and reporting entity |
| TDS missing | Compare Form 26AS and wait for reporting delay |
| Capital gains confusing | Use broker report as main calculation source |
What To Do After Download
- Save AIS and TIS in your tax folder.
- Compare salary with Form 16.
- Compare TDS/TCS with Form 26AS.
- Add bank interest from AIS and bank certificates.
- Use broker reports for capital gains.
- Keep the file for future notice or revision reference.
How To Read AIS Without Getting Overwhelmed
Start with the sections most likely to affect salaried users:
| Priority | Section |
|---|---|
| First | TDS/TCS |
| Second | Savings and FD interest |
| Third | Dividends |
| Fourth | Securities transactions |
| Fifth | Refund interest |
Do not try to memorize the whole AIS. Treat it as a checklist of reported information.
Privacy Warning
AIS can reveal bank interest, investments, TDS, TCS and transactions. Store it securely and avoid uploading it into random tools or sharing it over unsecured channels.
How AIS Fits With the Venveel Calculator
Use AIS mainly for other income, TDS/TCS and cross-checks.
| Calculator input | Best source |
|---|---|
| Salary | Form 16 |
| Savings and FD interest | AIS plus bank certificate |
| Dividends | AIS plus broker statement |
| Capital gains | Broker tax report |
| TDS/TCS | AIS, Form 26AS, Form 16 and Form 16A |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is AIS mandatory for ITR filing?
You may be able to file without downloading AIS, but it is risky. AIS helps identify income and tax credits that may not appear in Form 16.
Is TIS the same as AIS?
No. AIS is more detailed. TIS is a summary generated from AIS information and is commonly used for return prefill.
What if AIS has wrong information?
Do not blindly copy wrong figures. Check the source document, submit feedback where available, and use correct income details in the return.
Can I use AIS for capital gains?
Use AIS as a cross-check. For shares and mutual funds, broker reports are usually better for cost, sale value, dates and holding period.
Should I download AIS every year?
Yes. Even if your case is simple, downloading AIS helps catch interest, dividend, TDS, TCS and refund-interest entries.
Is AIS safe to share?
No, do not casually share it. AIS can contain sensitive financial information. Share only with a trusted tax professional if needed.
How We Use This Guide
This guide is built as a pre-filing document step. The goal is to help you download AIS/TIS, understand where each document fits, and avoid copying wrong figures into the return.
Recent Updates
| Date | Update |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | Expanded with before-login checklist, AIS vs TIS table, troubleshooting and post-download flow |