Online TAN application
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What is TAN
Structure Of TAN
- The first three letters represent the jurisdiction where the TAN was issued
- The fourth alphabet in the TAN is the initial letter of the name of the individual or entity deducting or collecting tax
- The remaining six characters (five numerals and the last alphabet) are system-generated.
Why TAN is important to have?
If you do not quote TAN Number in documents, it can result in a penalty of Rs. 10,000. As per Section 203A of the Income Tax Act 1961, it is mandatory to quote TAN in the following documents:
(a) TDS statements i.e. returns
(b) TCS statements i.e. returns
(c) Statement of financial transactions or reportable accounts
(d) Challans for payment of TDS/TCS
(e) TDS/TCS certificates
(f) Other documents, as prescribed
How To Apply Online TAN Application
TAN can be applied either ONLINE or OFFLINE.
ONLINE:
1) Visit www.tin-nsdl.com/index.html
2) Select ‘TAN’ under the ‘Services’ dropdown
3) Click on ‘Apply Online’
4) Select ‘New TAN’
5) On the new page, choose from the list ‘category of deductors’ and click on ‘Select’
6) In doing so, you are redirected to Form 49B
7) Fill in the form and click ‘Submit’
8) On confirmation, an acknowledgement screen is displayed which contains 14-digit acknowledgement number, Status of the applicant, Name of the applicant, Contact details, Payment details, Space of signature
9) The applicant is required to save the acknowledgement and get a printout of it
10) The printout of the acknowledgement along with other documents is required to be sent to NSDL at NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited.
OFFLINE:
Offline mode of application is also allowed for allocation of TAN, wherein you need to visit a TIN Facilitation Centre and make the application on Form 49B along with required documents and fees.
Get answers to all your queries
YES, every person who are required to deduct TDS are mandatorily to have TAN.
https://www.tin-nsdl.com is the website for apply online TAN application.
No documents are required to be submitted along with the application for allotment of TAN. However, where the application is being made online, the signed acknowledgment which is generated after filling up the form should be forwarded to NSDL e-Gov. Detailed guidelines for submission of application are available on NSDL e-Gov - TIN website i.e. www.tin-nsdl.com.
You can inquire the status of your application by accessing NSDL e-Gov -TIN website at the "Status track" option and quoting your unique 14-digit acknowledgement number after three days of your application date.
TAN is 10 digit alpha numeric number.
1) Visit www.tin-nsdl.com/index.html 2) Select ‘TAN’ under the ‘Services’ dropdown 3) Click on ‘Apply Online’ 4) Select ‘New TAN’ 5) On the new page, choose from the list ‘category of deductors’ and click on ‘Select’ 6) In doing so, you are redirected to Form 49B 7) Fill in the form and click ‘Submit’ 8) On confirmation, an acknowledgement screen is displayed which contains 14-digit acknowledgement number, Status of the applicant, Name of the applicant, Contact details, Payment details, Space of signature 9) The applicant is required to save the acknowledgement and get a printout of it 10) The printout of the acknowledgement along with other documents is required to be sent to NSDL at NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited.
YES, Details of TAN can be modified by making an application.
TAN Application can be made only on Form 49B.
An allotment letter is dispatched by NSDL e-Gov at the address provided in Form 49B.
Yes. The name and location of branch or the designation of the person responsible for deducting/collecting tax, whichever is applicable, should be clearly given in the application for allotment of TAN.
