TAN – Tax Deductor/ Collector Account Number
Under Income Tax Act, 2025, Section 397(1)(a) provides that Every person deducting or collecting tax shall apply for allotment of a tax deduction and collection account number (“TAN”) to the Assessing Officer for the purposes of deduction and collection of TDS/TCS. TAN is a 10 digit alphanumeric number issued by the Income Tax Department.
TAN enables the deductor/collector to :
- Register as Tax Deductor/Collector on Income Tax Portal;
- Deposit TDS/TCS to government exchequer;
- Filing of TDS/TCS returns/statements to provide credit to deductee/payer for the tax deducted/collected and deposited to Government;
- Issue Certificates for such TDS/TCS credits;
- Filing of corrections in case of any wrong reporting in original returns/statements.
Form Required to apply for New TAN
Form 49B is required to apply for a new TAN. The TAN form is simple which requires basic details like Name, Address, PAN, email id, mobile number and the Sign/Seal of the authorized person.
Form Required for amendment of existing TAN
To file any amendment in TAN database like Name error, Address, Mobile no. or email, application is filed through “Application for Changes Or Correction in TAN Data for TAN allotted (TAN Change Request Form)”.
Questions? You’re Covered
Q1. How to Apply for New TAN or Amendment Application
Ans: Application for New TAN or its amendment can be filed in both Online or Offline Mode.
Q2. Where to file Online Application ?
Ans. Online Application can be filed through the link : https://tinpan.proteantech.in/services/tan/tan-downloads
Q3. What is the government fee to apply for New TAN or Amendment Application?
Ans. As on date, government fee for all type of applications is Rs 77/-