Obtain your TAN (Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number) to legally deduct or collect tax at source (TDS/TCS) under Indian tax laws. TAN is required for businesses and individuals responsible for TDS/TCS compliance.
TAN stands for Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number — a **10-digit alphanumeric identifier** issued by the Income Tax Department of India. It is mandatory for any individual, company, firm, trust or entity that deducts tax at source (TDS) or collects tax at source (TCS). TAN must be quoted in all TDS/TCS returns, challans, certificates and filings to ensure proper reporting and reconciliation with the tax department.([turn0search0][turn0search20])
Ensure you meet statutory requirements for tax deduction and collection under Indian law.
Facilitates easy reconciliation of TDS/TCS deductions and credits.
Once issued, TAN remains valid for life without need for periodic renewal.
Required to file TDS/TCS returns, issue TDS certificates and deposit deducted taxes.
Mandatory before deducting or collecting tax under the Income Tax Act.
Failure to obtain or quote TAN can attract penalties and compliance issues.([turn0search4][turn0search11])
Ensures all TDS/TCS filings are correctly identified to the deductor.
Helps the Income Tax Department track tax deducted and collected at source efficiently.
Determine whether you will apply through the official NSDL TAN portal online or via a facilitation centre.
Complete the TAN application form (Form 49B) with accurate details including deductor name, PAN, address and contact info.
Submit online or send signed acknowledgement to NSDL/Protean as required.
After processing, the Income Tax Department issues your unique TAN for use in TDS/TCS compliance.
Go to the official NSDL TAN application portal and select 'Online Application for TAN'.([turn0search1])
Provide deductor details, PAN, address and contact information accurately.
Submit the form and pay the applicable processing fee as per the portal instructions.
Once processed, receive your TAN and use it for all TDS/TCS related filings and challans.
TAN application delay or error.
How to avoid: Ensure PAN is valid and matches applicant information.
Communication issues or processing delays.
How to avoid: Provide correct official address for correspondence.
Process rejection or clarification request.
How to avoid: Select the correct deductor category (individual, company, trust etc.).
Cannot deduct tax legally before TAN.
How to avoid: Apply for TAN before making any TDS/TCS deductions.
TAN registration is obtaining a unique Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number required to legally deduct or collect tax at source in India.([turn0search0][turn0search20])
Any person or entity required to deduct tax at source (TDS) or collect tax at source (TCS), including employers and businesses.([turn0search4])
Yes — TAN is legally mandatory before deducting or collecting tax at source and filing TDS/TCS returns.([turn0search4])
Typically TAN is issued within a few working days after application processing.([turn0search4])
Yes, different branches/divisions may obtain separate TANs if they deduct/collect tax independently.([turn0search11])
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