TAN (Tax Account Number) Application

TAN (Tax Account Number)

What is a TAN (Tax Account Number)?

A Tax Account Number (TAN) is an unique 10 digit alpha numeric code allotted by Income Tax Department of India to a person or an entity responsible for deduction or collection of tax at source (TDS or TCS). Commonly referred as Tax Deduction Account Number or Tax Collection Account Number, or simply TAN. Business/Employer, while deducting tax from salaries of employs must obtain and mention the TAN. The criteria to collect or deduct tax at source are published by the Government. An accessee of TDS/TCS must quote the TAN in TDS/TCS Statements and the Challan for payment of the same.

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Necessity of Tax Account Number (TAN)

Mandatory for Deduction and Collection of Tax

In certain transactions including salary where the assessee ned to collect or deduct tax from the source itself, for which the Government published the criteria. Tax Account Number is mandatory for entering transactions.

TDS Filing and Certificate

For every individual/company Deducting Tax at Source must issue a certificate to the effect that tax has been deducted with other required particulars. TAN of the individual/firm, who deduct the tax must be quoted at the Certificate of TDS. Tax Account Number is mandatory for filing TDS returns online.

Documents Required for TAN Application

PAN Card

PAN Card of the Entity/Proprietor

Address Proof

Copy of Aadhaar Card/ Driving License/ Voters Id/ any other valid id proof

Applicants Information

Name, Contact Details and Signature of the applicant

Certificate of Incorporation

In case of Company and LLP

Agreement

In case of LLP or Partnership firm

Structure of TAN

For unique identification, a specified structure of 10 digit code is provided

First three characters: Represents your TAN jurisdiction codes in alphabets
Fourth Character: Initial of the TAN holder’s name
Fifth to Ninth Characters: System generated numeric digits
Tenth Character: Alphabetic check digit generated automatically

Apply for TAN in 3 Easy Steps

Step 01

Register & Pay

Select any package suits your requirement
Fill up the form which will take less than 10 minutes
Provide details & upload documents required for TAN Application
Make payment through secure payment gateway.

Step 02

We Will Help

Your queries will be answered quickly and effectively
Review of Documents and Information Provided
Preparation and Filing of TAN Application

Step 03

TAN Assigned

Acknowledgement receipt of field application. Your TAN is assigned

All it takes 3 – 4 working days*.
*Subject to Government Processing Time.

The Process of TAN Application

Day 1

Collection of Information
Collection of required documents (Scanned copies)

Day 2- 3

Review of documents and information provided
Preparation and filing of TAN application

Day 4

Government Processing
Application processing by IT Department
*Allocation of TAN subjected to Government Processing Time

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TAN?

TAN or Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number is a 10 digit alpha numeric number required to be obtained by all persons who are responsible for deducting or collecting tax. It is compulsory to quote TAN in all TDS/TCS returns (including e-TDS/TCS return), TDS/TCS payment challans and TDS/TCS certificates.

Why is it necessary to have TAN?

The provisions of Section 203A of the Income-tax Act, 1961 require all persons who deduct or collect tax at source to apply for the allotment of TAN. The section also makes it mandatory to quote TAN in all TDS/TCS/Annual Information Returns, payment challans and certificates to be issued. If TAN is not quoted, TDS/TCS returns will not be accepted by TIN-Facilitation Centers (TIN-FCs) and challans for TDS/TCS payments will not be accepted by banks. Failure to apply for TAN or not quoting the same in the specified documents attracts a penalty of Rs. 10,000.

Who must apply for TAN?

All those persons who are required to deduct/collect tax at source on behalf of Income Tax Department are required to apply for and obtain TAN.

What is the procedure to obtain a TAN?

An application for allotment of TAN is to be filed in Form 49B and submitted to any TIN-FC. Addresses of TIN-FCs are available at NSDL-TIN website. Alternatively, you can apply for TAN online at the NSDL-TIN website.