TAN (Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number) is a 10-character number that every person or business deducting or collecting tax at source must obtain. You quote it in TDS and TCS payments, returns and certificates. Companies usually get TAN at incorporation through SPICe+; other businesses apply online.
Who needs TAN?
- Businesses paying salaries above the taxable limit
- Businesses paying rent, contractor or professional fees on which TDS applies
- Sellers who must collect tax at source on certain sales
- Any person required to deduct or collect tax under the Income Tax Act
How to apply
- Check if you already have oneCompanies incorporated through SPICe+ already receive TAN.
- Apply onlineFill the TAN application on the authorised portal with business and address details.
- Pay the processing feePay online and submit.
- Receive the TANTAN is communicated by email and letter.
Where TAN is used
- TDS and TCS challans when paying tax deducted
- Quarterly TDS and TCS returns
- TDS certificates such as Form 16 and Form 16A issued to payees
Frequently asked questions
Is TAN the same as PAN?
No. PAN is your tax identity; TAN is used only for tax you deduct or collect at source.
Is there a penalty for not getting TAN?
Yes. A person who must obtain TAN and fails to do so can be penalised under the Income Tax Act.
Do companies get TAN automatically?
Yes, when incorporated through the SPICe+ form.
Do I need a separate TAN for each branch?
Branches that deduct tax separately can have their own TAN.
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