Defence Pensioners Alert: Income Tax Update Available on SPARSH Portal – Check Details Here

The Ministry of Defence has released an important tax-related update for defence pensioners receiving pensions through the SPARSH system. This development pertains to income and TDS records for FY 2024-25 and the availability of income tax forms through online platforms.

Defence Pensioners Who Uses SPARSH Can Now View Income and TDS for FY25

Defence pensioners who use the SPARSH platform can now access their income and TDS details for the financial year 2024-25. These records have been uploaded to the TRACES portal and are reflected in Form 26AS.

The SPARSH website confirms that these entries are now accessible via the income tax e-filing portal. Pensioners can view this information by navigating to the “View Tax Credit (Form 26AS)” section after logging into their account. The Ministry also stated that Form 16 will be made available shortly on the SPARSH portal for download.

What is SPARSH and Who Uses It?

SPARSH (System of Pension Administration, Raksha) is a digital platform created by the Ministry of Defence to provide pension-related services to defence pensioners. It serves members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and defence civilian staff.

This platform centralises all pension-related functions, offering access to details such as:

• Pension entitlements
   
• Income tax forms
   
• Pensioner profile information
   
• Disbursement records

How to View or Download Your Pension Details on SPARSH

Pensioners can log in to their SPARSH account to access detailed information related to their pensions. Below is a step-by-step guide:

Step 1: Log in to your SPARSH account
Step 2: Go to My Documents > Entitlements to view components such as Basic Pension, Gratuity, and Disability Element
Step 3: Access your PPO via My Documents > PPO
Step 4: Download your monthly pension slip through My Documents > Pension Slip

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How to View Your Projected Tax Summary

SPARSH offers a tool to view a projected tax summary for the current financial year, giving pensioners an estimate of their yearly tax liabilities:

Step 1: Log in to your SPARSH account
Step 2: Navigate to Services > Projected Tax Summary
This feature provides an overview based on your current pension data.

How to Download Form 16 from the SPARSH Portal

Once Form 16 is available, pensioners can download it easily by following these steps:

Step 1: Visit the SPARSH website and log in using your credentials
Step 2: Go to My Documents > Form 16
Step 3: Download both Part A and Part B of Form 16 directly from the dashboard

Form 16 includes critical income and tax deduction details required during annual income tax return filing.

Conclusion

The SPARSH portal has made tax reporting more accessible for defence pensioners by integrating income and TDS details into the TRACES system. With Form 26AS already reflecting updated entries and Form 16 soon to be available, pensioners can stay informed and prepared for FY 2024-25 compliance.

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