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Apply for Tax Deduction Account Number (TAN) online through Taxvio. Our CA team files Form 49B on the NSDL portal, tracks your application, and delivers your TAN certificate — mandatory for all TDS deductors and TCS collectors under the Income Tax Act, 1961.
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Tax Deduction & Collection Account Number — Explained
TAN (Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number) is a 10-character alphanumeric identifier issued by the Income Tax Department under Section 203A of the Income Tax Act, 1961. It is mandatory for every person or entity that deducts Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) or collects Tax Collected at Source (TCS).
The 10-digit TAN follows the format: AAAA99999A — the first four characters are alphabets (city + entity code), the next five are numerals, and the last character is an alphabet. For example: DELD12345F indicates a Delhi-based deductor.
TAN must be quoted in every TDS challan (ITNS 281), all quarterly TDS returns (Form 24Q, 26Q, 27Q), every TDS certificate (Form 16, 16A), and all correspondence with the Income Tax Department related to TDS/TCS. Failure to obtain or quote TAN attracts a penalty of ₹10,000 under Section 272BB.
Unlike PAN (which is for income filing), TAN is exclusively a compliance identifier for the deductor role — not the taxpayer's income. A business can have one PAN but may require multiple TANs for different branches that independently handle payroll or contractor payments.
TAN Structure
TAN vs PAN — Key Differences
Where TAN Must Be Quoted
File TDS Returns
Form 24Q, 26Q, 27Q, 27EQ
Pay TDS Challan
ITNS 281
Issue TDS Certificates
Form 16, 16A, 27D
Respond to IT Notices
Section 200A, 234E
₹10,000 Penalty for Non-Compliance
Deducting TDS without TAN or quoting an incorrect TAN attracts a penalty of ₹10,000 under Section 272BB of the Income Tax Act. Apply before your first TDS deduction.
Who Needs to Apply for TAN?
Under Section 203A, TAN is mandatory for all deductors and collectors of tax at source. Here's a category-wise breakdown.
Companies & LLPs
All incorporated entities deducting TDS on salary, contractor payments, rent, interest, or professional fees must obtain TAN before making the deduction.
Employers (Salaried Payroll)
Any employer paying salary above the basic exemption limit must deduct TDS under Section 192 and needs TAN for filing Form 24Q quarterly.
Businesses Paying Contractors
Businesses making payments to contractors or sub-contractors exceeding ₹30,000 per transaction or ₹1 lakh annually must deduct TDS u/s 194C and file 26Q.
Property Buyers (TDS on Rent/Property)
Buyers purchasing property above ₹50 lakh must deduct 1% TDS (Section 194-IA). Tenants paying rent above ₹50,000/month must deduct TDS (Section 194-IB).
Banks & Financial Institutions
Banks deducting TDS on interest (Section 194A), insurance companies deducting on maturity (Section 194D), and post offices all require TAN registration.
Government Offices & PSUs
All government departments, state and central, that make payments subject to TDS or TCS are mandatorily required to obtain TAN for compliance.
Get Your TAN in 4 Simple Steps
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Share Details
Share your PAN, business type, and contact details with us via WhatsApp or email.
Document Collection
We send you a simple checklist. Upload identity and address proof — takes under 5 minutes.
Form 49B Filing
Our expert team fills and submits Form 49B on the NSDL/UTIITSL portal with 100% accuracy.
TAN Allotted
Your 10-digit TAN (e.g. MUMU12345B) is allotted within 7–10 working days. We share the certificate.
Documents for TAN Application
PAN Card
Applicant's / company's PAN
Proof of Identity
Aadhaar / Passport / Voter ID
Proof of Address
Bank statement / utility bill
Business Proof
COI / Partnership deed / GST certificate
Designation & Contact
Applicant's designation and mobile number
All documents can be shared via WhatsApp or email. Physical copies are not required for online TAN application.
Key TDS Sections Requiring TAN
TAN is mandatory for all the above sections. Rates may vary based on valid PAN submission, lower deduction certificates, and surcharge applicability.
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TAN Application
- Form 49B preparation & filing
- NSDL / UTIITSL portal submission
- Document review & verification
- Status tracking until allotment
- TAN certificate sharing
- WhatsApp support throughout
TAN + TDS Return Bundle
- TAN application included
- Quarterly TDS return (24Q/26Q)
- Challan reconciliation
- Form 16 / 16A generation
- TRACES portal assistance
- Dedicated CA support
Why Choose Taxvio for TAN Application?
- CA-verified Form 49B — zero errors, zero rejections
- Application submitted within 24 hours of document receipt
- Active tracking until TAN is allotted and certificate received
- Dedicated WhatsApp support — no waiting, no queues
- Confidential document handling with 256-bit secure transfer
- Post-TAN support: TDS returns, challan filing, Form 16
- Served 5,000+ businesses across India for TDS compliance
- Transparent, affordable pricing — no hidden charges
TAN, TDS & Compliance — Complete Guide for Business Owners
Everything you need to know about TAN registration, TDS deduction obligations, quarterly filing, and TRACES portal compliance.
TDS Return Filing After TAN
Once TAN is allotted, every deductor must file quarterly TDS returns. Employers file Form 24Q (TDS on salary), businesses file Form 26Q (non-salary TDS), and companies making payments to non-residents file Form 27Q. Returns are filed on the TRACES/TIN-FC portal or via authorized intermediaries. Late filing attracts a fee of ₹200 per day under Section 234E, and a penalty of ₹10,000–₹1 lakh under Section 271H. Taxvio handles all quarterly TDS return filing starting from ₹999.
TDS Challan Payment via TAN
TDS deducted must be deposited with the government using Challan ITNS 281 — quoting your TAN — by the 7th of the following month (30th April for March deductions). Government deductors must pay on the same day as deduction. Non-payment or late payment of TDS attracts interest of 1.5% per month from the date of deduction to the date of deposit under Section 201(1A). Taxvio assists with TDS challan payment, reconciliation, and matching against quarterly returns.
Form 16 / 16A — TDS Certificates
After filing TDS returns, deductors must issue TDS certificates: Form 16 (annual certificate for salary TDS, Form 24Q) and Form 16A (quarterly certificate for non-salary TDS, Form 26Q). These certificates are downloaded from the TRACES portal after quarterly returns are accepted. Deductees use these to claim TDS credit in their ITR. Non-issuance of TDS certificates attracts a penalty of ₹100 per day under Section 272A(2)(g). Taxvio manages the complete TRACES lifecycle — filing, certificate download, and delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about TAN registration and TDS compliance.
Apply for TAN Now — Before Your First TDS Deduction
Deducting TDS without TAN attracts ₹10,000 penalty. Let Taxvio's CA team handle your Form 49B filing today — complete, accurate, and delivered in 24 hours.
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