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What is TAN?
The Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number (TAN) is a 10-digit alphanumeric code issued by the Income Tax Department under Section 203A of the Income Tax Act, 1961. It must be obtained by all individuals or entities responsible for deducting or collecting tax at source. The TAN is required to be quoted on all TDS returns.
Why is TAN Required?
TAN is essential for all individuals or entities responsible for tax deductions or collections. Without a TAN, Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) or Tax Collected at Source (TCS) returns will not be accepted by TIN facilitation centers, and banks will not process TDS/TCS payment challans.
It is important to note that failing to apply for a TAN or omitting the 10-digit alphanumeric number from documents such as TDS/TCS returns, e-TDS/e-TCS returns, TDS/TCS certificates, and TDS/TCS payment challans can result in a penalty of up to ₹10,000.
Who Needs to Apply for TAN?
Anyone responsible for deducting or collecting tax at source on behalf of the Income Tax Department must apply for and obtain the 10-digit alphanumeric TAN.
Types of TAN Applications
There are essentially two types of TAN applications: They are:
Application for Issuance of New TAN
Form for Change or Correction in TAN Data (for an already allotted TAN)
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Documents for PAN
To obtain a PAN, you need to provide two types of documents: Proof of Address (POA) and Proof of Identity (POI). Any two of the following documents can be used to meet these requirements: