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How to apply for TAN?

​​​​​​​There are two modes for applying for TAN: (1) Online mode and (ii) Offline mode, they are as follows: OFFLINE—An application for allotment of TAN is to be filed in Form 49B in duplicate and submitted to any TIN Facilitation Centres (TIN-FC). Addresses of TIN-FCs are available at NSDL-TIN website (https://www.tin-nsdl.com). In case of an […]

Why is it necessary to have TAN?

​​​​As per section 2​03A of the Income-tax Act, 1961, every person who deducts or collects tax at source has to apply for the allotment of TAN. Section 203A also makes it mandatory to quote TAN in TDS/TCS return (including any e-TDS/TCS return), any TDS/TCS payment challan, TDS/TCS certificates and other documents as may be prescribed. As per section 272BB, […]

Who must apply for TAN?

​​​​​​​Every person liable to deduct tax at source or collect tax at source is required to obtain TAN. However, a person required to deduct tax under s​ection 194IA orsection 194-IB or section 194M can use PAN in place of TAN as such person is not required to obtain TAN. (1) Section 194IA provides for deduction of tax at source from payment on […]

What is TAN?

​TAN or Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number is a unique ten-digit alpha-numeric number required to be obtained by all persons who are responsible for deducting or collecting tax. Under Section 203A of the Income Tax Act, 1961, it is mandatory to quote Tax Deduction Account Number (TAN) allotted by the Income Tax Department (ITD) on all TDS […]

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