Annual Information Statement
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You downloaded your Annual Information Statement and the file is asking for a password. Here is the answer straight away: your AIS password is your PAN in lowercase plus your date of birth in DDMMYYYY format, joined together with no space.
Example: PAN ABCDE1234F and DOB 5 August 1990 → password is abcde1234f05081990That is the complete formula. Below, you get the exact AIS password format, how to download and open the file from the income tax e-filing portal, the rule for companies and firms, the AIS and TIS password format, an AIS vs Form 26AS comparison, how to handle discrepancies and feedback, and fixes for when the AIS password is not working.
What is the AIS Password?
The Annual Information Statement (AIS) is a detailed record of your financial activity for the year. It shows salary, interest earned, dividends, mutual fund transactions, TDS, securities transactions, foreign remittances, GST turnover (where applicable), and more. The Income Tax Department compiles it and makes it available on the income tax e-filing portal in PDF, JSON, or CSV format.
When you download it as a PDF from the income tax compliance portal, the file is locked. The password to open the AIS protects your financial data so only you can access it.
You do not create this password. The system sets it automatically using two things you already know — your PAN and your date of birth. Think of it like a sealed bank statement: the seal is your PAN and date of birth. Once you know the format, opening the file takes seconds.
What is the Exact AIS Password Format?
The Annual Information Statement password has two parts, joined with no space.
| Part | What to enter | Example |
|---|---|---|
| PAN in lowercase | Your 10-character PAN, all small letters | abcde1234f |
| Date of birth | DDMMYYYY, no slashes or dashes | 05081990 |
| Full password | Join both with no space | abcde1234f05081990 |
Two rules matter most:
- PAN lowercase: Every letter must be small. Uppercase will not open the file.
- DDMMYYYY format: Two digits for the day, two for the month, four for the year. No dashes, slashes, or spaces anywhere.
Your date of birth must match exactly what is registered on the income tax e-filing portal. If there is a mismatch, the file stays locked.
What is the AIS Password for a Company or Firm (Non-Individual Taxpayer)?
The rule changes slightly for non-individual taxpayers. There is one key difference.
If you are opening AIS on behalf of a business, do not use a director's or partner's personal date of birth. Use the official date of incorporation as registered with the government.
How Do I Download AIS from the Income Tax Portal?
You need a registered account on the income tax e-filing portal at incometax.gov.in.
Log in to the e-filing portal using your PAN or Aadhaar.
On the dashboard, click AIS under the Services tab.
Click Proceed to move to the AIS compliance portal homepage.
Select the AIS tile and choose the relevant financial year.
Click the Download tab and select PDF.
Save the file. It will be password-protected — use the AIS password formula above to open it.
You can also download the AIS in JSON or CSV format if you need the data for offline analysis or to upload feedback using the AIS utility. The PDF format is the version that requires a password.
The TIS (Taxpayer Information Summary) can be downloaded from the same section using the same password format. To get it, select the TIS option from the AIS homepage and follow the same download steps.
How Do I Open My AIS PDF Step by Step?
Once you know the AIS PDF password, opening the file is straightforward.
Open the downloaded PDF file in any PDF reader — Adobe Acrobat, your browser, or a phone app.
When the password box appears, type your PAN in lowercase.
Add your date of birth in DDMMYYYY format immediately after — no space between the PAN and the date.
Press Enter or tap OK.
The file opens and shows your full Annual Information Statement.
This works the same way on desktop and mobile. You do not need any paid software.
Why is My AIS Password Not Working?
The format looks simple, but one small slip keeps the file locked. If your AIS password is not working, go through this checklist:
- Check the case: Your PAN must be in lowercase. Uppercase letters will not work.
- Check the date format: Use DDMMYYYY (like 05081990), not 05-08-1990 or 05/08/1990.
- Remove all spaces: No space, dash, or symbol between your PAN and date of birth.
- Confirm your date of birth: It must match exactly what is linked to your PAN on the e-filing portal.
- For non-individuals: Use the date of incorporation — not the date of birth of a director or partner.
- Retype by hand: Copy-paste can add invisible characters that block even the right password.
- Re-download the file: A corrupted or incomplete download can prevent the correct password from working.
Most failed attempts trace back to one of three things: wrong case, wrong date format, or a stray space.
What is the AIS and TIS Password? Are They the Same?
Yes. The AIS and TIS password use exactly the same format — and that is by design, because the two documents are closely linked.
The Taxpayer Information Summary (TIS) is a plain-language companion to the AIS. Think of the AIS as the full raw data — every individual transaction reported to the Income Tax Department. The TIS takes all that data and groups it into simple categories like salary, interest, dividends, and capital gains. It is the TIS figures you typically refer to when cross-checking what to report in your ITR.
When you download the TIS as a PDF from the e-filing portal, the password is identical: your PAN in lowercase plus your date of birth in DDMMYYYY format. There is no separate password for TIS.
You can download both AIS and TIS from the same section on the income tax compliance portal.
Is the AIS Password the Same as the Form 26AS and ITR Password?
Yes. The same formula works across almost every income tax PDF you download from the e-filing portal.
| Document | Password Format |
|---|---|
| AIS (Annual Information Statement) | PAN lowercase + DOB (DDMMYYYY) |
| TIS (Taxpayer Information Summary) | PAN lowercase + DOB (DDMMYYYY) |
| Form 26AS | PAN lowercase + DOB (DDMMYYYY) |
| ITR-V / ITR PDF | PAN lowercase + DOB (DDMMYYYY) |
| Income tax notice PDF | PAN lowercase + DOB (DDMMYYYY) |
Learn the format once, and you can open every document the Income Tax Department issues you.
What is AIS — and How is it Different from Form 26AS?
The Annual Information Statement was introduced in 2021. It replaced and significantly expanded upon Form 26AS as the primary consolidated financial statement for taxpayers.
Form 26AS is still valid and still used. But it only shows TDS/TCS deductions and a limited set of high-value transactions reported by banks. The AIS goes much further.
Here is a side-by-side comparison:
| Feature | AIS | Form 26AS |
|---|---|---|
| Introduced | 2021 | Pre-2021 |
| Scope | Wide — covers income, investments, transactions | Narrower — mainly TDS/TCS |
| Data included | Interest, dividends, mutual fund transactions, securities, foreign remittances, rent received, GST turnover | TDS/TCS details, high-value transactions |
| Feedback option | Yes — flag and correct discrepancies online | No feedback option |
| Values shown | Reported value and modified value (after your feedback) | Reported value only |
| Download formats | PDF, JSON, CSV |
When to use which:
- Use AIS to cross-check all income sources before filing your ITR.
- Use Form 26AS to verify TDS credits and tax paid.
- Use TIS as a quick category-wise summary of your AIS data.
All three documents use the same password format. You can download Form 26AS, AIS, and TIS from the same e-filing portal login.
What is an AIS Discrepancy and How Do I Submit Feedback?
An AIS discrepancy happens when the information shown in your statement does not match your actual financial records. This is more common than most people expect.
Common reasons for a mismatch include:
- Shares reflected at the day's closing price rather than your actual transaction price.
- Pledged shares shown as sales.
- Missing previous-year holdings leading to incorrect capital gains figures.
- Property sale amounts reflected against only one co-owner's PAN.
- Duplicate entries from reporting agencies such as depositories or asset management companies.
- Rounding-off differences between source-wise aggregated amounts.
How to submit feedback on AIS information:
Log in to the income tax e-filing portal and go to the AIS section on the compliance portal.
Locate the incorrect entry and click the Feedback button next to it.
Choose the most relevant feedback option (incorrect information, belongs to another person, duplicate, etc.).
Enter any additional details required and click Submit.
The system records both the originally reported value and the modified value after your feedback. You can track your submission history under the Activity History tab.
You can also submit feedback offline using the AIS utility and upload the feedback packet through the portal.
Can I Remove the Password from My AIS PDF?
Yes. Once you open the file correctly, you can save an unlocked copy for easier access later.
Open the AIS PDF using the correct password.
Use your PDF reader's Print option and select Save as PDF or Microsoft Print to PDF.
Save the new file. It will open without any password going forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the password to open my AIS PDF?
Your PAN in lowercase followed by your date of birth in DDMMYYYY format, joined with no space. Example: PAN ABCDE1234F + DOB 5 August 1990 = abcde1234f05081990.
What is the correct AIS password format?
The format is: PAN (all lowercase, 10 characters) + date of birth in DDMMYYYY, joined with no space, no dashes, and no slashes. For companies and firms, replace the date of birth with the date of incorporation or formation in the same format.
My AIS password is not working. What should I do?
Check that your PAN is lowercase, your date is in DDMMYYYY format with no slashes or dashes, and there is no space between them. Confirm the date matches what is registered on your e-filing profile. Retype the password by hand rather than copy-pasting. Re-download the file if the issue continues.
Do I use capital or small letters for PAN in the AIS password?
Small (lowercase) letters only. Uppercase will not open the file.
What date format do I use in the AIS password?
DDMMYYYY — no spaces, dashes, or slashes. For example, 5 August 1990 becomes 05081990.
What is the AIS password for a company or firm (non-individual taxpayer)?
PAN in lowercase plus the date of incorporation or formation in DDMMYYYY format. Use the entity's official government-registered date — not a director's or partner's personal date of birth.
Is the AIS password the same as the TIS password?
Yes. AIS and TIS share the same password format: PAN in lowercase plus date of birth in DDMMYYYY. Both documents are downloaded from the same e-filing portal section and open with the same key.
Is the AIS password the same as the Form 26AS password?
Yes. Form 26AS uses the same format: PAN in lowercase plus your date of birth in DDMMYYYY.
Is the AIS password the same as my ITR PDF password?
Yes. ITR and ITR-V PDFs use the same formula: PAN in lowercase plus your date of birth in DDMMYYYY.
Will my AIS password be the same for different assessment years?
Yes. The format stays the same every year because it is built from your PAN and date of birth, which do not change. You do, however, need to download a separate AIS file for each financial year.
I forgot my AIS password. How do I recover it?
There is nothing to recover. The password is always your PAN in lowercase plus your date of birth (or incorporation date) in DDMMYYYY. If you are unsure of the exact date on record, log in to the e-filing portal and check your profile.
Can I remove the password from my AIS PDF?
Yes. Open the file with the correct password, then use your PDF reader's Print option and choose "Save as PDF." Save the new copy — it opens without a password. Keep the original locked file as your official record.
My password looks right but still fails. Could copy-paste be the problem?
Yes, often. Copy-paste can carry in hidden spaces or invisible characters. Type the password by hand instead. This one fix resolves most "correct password but won't open" cases.
Where do I check my registered date of birth or incorporation date?
Log in to the income tax e-filing portal and open your profile. It shows the date of birth (for individuals) or date of incorporation/formation (for companies and firms) linked to your PAN. Use that exact date in your password.
What should I do if my AIS shows income I did not earn?
Log in to the income tax portal, go to the AIS section on the compliance portal, and submit feedback on the specific entry. Mark it as incorrect or belonging to another person. The system records the modified value separately from the originally reported value, and you can track the update in the Activity History tab.
Wrapping Up
Your AIS password is your PAN in lowercase plus your date of birth in DDMMYYYY format — no space, no dashes, no special characters. For companies and firms, replace the date of birth with the date of incorporation.
The AIS and TIS password follow the same format, and so do the passwords for Form 26AS and your ITR PDF. Learn the AIS password format once, and every Income Tax Department PDF opens the same way.
Most problems trace back to case, date format, or a stray space. Fix those three, and the file opens in under a minute.
Working through other tax documents? Here are the next pages in this cluster:
- Download Form 26AS
- AIS vs Form 26AS — what is the difference?
- Download your ITR
- Download ITR computation
- Check your TDS online