What Is AIS Consolidated Feedback File (ACF)?
The AIS Consolidated Feedback file, or ACF, is a PDF that allows taxpayers to view their AIS feedback-related information together in one place, excluding feedback marked as “Information is correct,” according to the Income Tax Department.
Quick Answer
ACF is a consolidated PDF of AIS feedback-related information. It can be downloaded after submitting AIS feedback and is intended to make the feedback information easier to review.
What Does ACF Stand For?
ACF stands for AIS Consolidated Feedback file. The Income Tax Department describes it as a facility for taxpayers to view their AIS feedback-related information in one PDF.
What Information Is Included?
The current AIS FAQ says the ACF contains AIS feedback-related information other than feedback marked “Information is correct.” It is designed to provide a consolidated view of that feedback.
When Can I Download the ACF?
The Income Tax Department states that after submitting AIS feedback, the AIS Consolidated Feedback file can be downloaded in PDF format.
Why Keep the ACF?
Keeping the ACF can provide a convenient record of feedback submitted against AIS information. It can be retained alongside the transaction records and other documents used for reconciliation.
Important
The ACF is a record of AIS feedback. It does not replace the taxpayer's responsibility to determine and report complete and accurate income in the ITR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ACF a replacement for AIS?
No. ACF is a consolidated feedback file; AIS remains the broader information statement.
Is ACF available as a PDF?
Yes. The Income Tax Department states that AIS Consolidated Feedback can be downloaded as a PDF.
Does ACF include “Information is correct” feedback?
The current AIS FAQ says ACF contains feedback-related information other than feedback marked “Information is correct.”
Related EZTax Resources
- What Is AIS (Annual Information Statement) in Income Tax?
- AIS vs Form 26AS: What Is the Difference?
- How to Correct Incorrect Information in AIS
- How to Check AIS Before Filing Your ITR
- AIS Reconciliation and AI-Powered Income Tax Filing with EZTax
Official Source
For the current AIS functionality and taxpayer guidance, refer to the Income Tax Department's AIS FAQ.
