What is a TAN Application?
TAN i.e. Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number is a 10 digit alphanumeric number, e.g. DELM12345L, required to be obtained by all persons who are responsible for deducting tax at source or collecting tax at source. It is compulsory to quote TAN in TDS/TCS return (including any e-TDS/TCS return), any TDS/TCS payment challan, TDS/TCS certificates, Annual Information Return and other documents as may be prescribed. There are two modes for applying for TAN- Offline and online.
Price and Plan
Price may varies for different states in India
ESSENTIAL
₹ 1799/-
(All Inclusive)
-
TAN Application
ENHANCED
₹ 2999/-
(All Inclusive)
-
TAN Application
-
One TDS Return upto 10 entries
-
Issue of Form 16A
ULTIMATE
₹ 7299/-
(All Inclusive)
-
TAN Application
-
TDS Returns for one year upto 500 entries
-
Form 24Q, 26Q and 27Q (as applicable)
-
Form 16A on a quarterly basis
-
Form 16 on an annual basis for upto 5 employees
Key Features of TAN
Mandatory to quote
It is mandatory to quote TAN on TDS returns and challans. It is also required to be quoted in all correspondences with the IT Department.
Validity
Once a TAN is issued, it is valid for lifetime. However, TDS Filings must be made quarterly on the 31st day of July, October, January, and May. Non-filing of TDS filings within the due date will attract a penalty.
Multiple TAN
You can have multiple TAN for a single PAN. You can apply for different PAN for different branches of the same company.
How to Obtain TAN
-
Complete simple form
-
Verification of documents
-
Submission of documents
-
Application for TAN
-
You Receive TAN