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TAN Registration

A Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number (TAN) is a 10 digit alphanumeric number issued to persons who are required to deduct or collect tax on payments made by them under the Indian Income Tax Act, 1961. Every assesse liable to deduct TDS is required to apply for a TAN No. and shall quote this number in all TDS returns, TDS payments and all other communications regarding TDS with Income Tax Department. To obtain TAN, application must be made for allotment of TAN in Form 49B along with the required supporting documents. Based on the application, the TAN will be allotted to the entity and the entity must quote the TAN in all TDS/TCS returns, TDS/TCS payment challans and all TDS/TCS Certificates.

FAQ

What is TAN?
A Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number (TAN) is a 10 digit alphanumeric number issued to persons who are required to deduct or collect tax on payments made by them under the Indian Income Tax Act, 1961.
Why is TAN required?
It is mandatory for business entities and other type of entities to deduct tax at the source, i.e. while paying rent, salary, etc. and pay the same to the Government. To track these payments, TDS Certificates and TDS Filings, the Government mandates TAN registration for all entities required to deduct tax at source.
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.
How to obtain TAN?
To obtain TAN, an application must be made in Form 49B at any of the authorized TAN Facilitation Center.
Can I quote PAN in place of TAN?
No. PAN should never be quoted in the field where TAN is required to be quoted. The purpose for which PAN and TAN are allotted are different. Therefore, it is mandatory for those deducting tax at source to obtain a TAN.
How long does it take to obtain TAN?
TAN Registration can be obtained in 7-14 working days from date of submission of application along with the required documents.

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