Log in to your employer’s payroll or HR portal
Check the tax documents or salary slips section
Download Form 16 if it is available there
Contact your employer’s HR or payroll department if it is not available online
Request the digital copy of Form 16 via email or employee self-service portal
Check your income tax e-filing account for Form 16 details if your employer has uploaded them
Use the TRACES portal only if you are authorized to access employer tax records
Keep your PAN, employee ID, and relevant financial year details ready
Verify that the downloaded Form 16 is signed or digitally certified by the employer
Save the PDF copy for income tax filing purposes