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TAN Application

Apply for a Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number (TAN) for TDS/TCS filings, with correction support.

  • From ₹499 + GST
  • Application filed in 1 working day; TAN usually allotted within a few working days after submission
  • Confidential handling

About TAN Application

If you pay salary, rent, professional fees, contractor bills or other payments that attract TDS, you need a TAN before you can deduct, deposit or file TDS returns. We prepare Form 49B with the correct deductor details, apply through the authorised agency and make sure the TAN reflects your entity correctly.

What is TAN Application?

The Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number (TAN) is a 10-character alphanumeric number that must be quoted in TDS and TCS challans, returns, certificates and other documents. It is different from the PAN, which identifies the taxpayer.

Section 203A of the Income-tax Act, 1961 requires every person who deducts or collects tax to obtain a TAN. The application is made on Form 49B through NSDL (Protean). Each deductor generally needs just one TAN, though different branches or divisions can have separate TANs where it is justified.

Who needs this service?

You may need it if any of these describe you.

  • Employers who pay salaries and deduct TDS under section 192
  • Businesses paying contractors, professionals, rent or commission above TDS thresholds
  • Companies, LLPs, firms and trusts that deduct tax at source
  • Entities liable to collect tax at source (TCS) on specified sales
  • Deductors who have lost their TAN or need to correct details

Benefits

Form 49B done correctly

Deductor category, status and address are entered to match your PAN, avoiding later mismatches in returns.

Prevents penalty

Failure to apply for or quote TAN attracts a penalty under section 272BB, so applying on time protects you.

Ready for returns

Once allotted, we can also set up TRACES registration and file TDS/TCS returns.

Correction support

We handle change requests for name, address or category of an existing TAN.

Tracked to completion

We follow the acknowledgement until the TAN is issued.

Types of TAN Application

New TAN for a deductor

Fresh allotment for a company, firm, individual, trust or government deductor.

TAN for a new branch / division

Additional TAN where a separate branch or division deducts tax independently.

Correction of TAN data

Update name, address or category on the existing TAN.

Lost TAN retrieval

Find the allotted TAN using the TAN search on the Income Tax portal and request reprint, if needed.

Eligibility requirements

  • Any person who is required to deduct or collect tax at source must obtain a TAN.
  • The applicant must have, or apply with, a valid PAN for the entity.
  • Persons who deduct tax only under section 194-IA, 194-IB, 194M or 194S (property, rent by individuals, specified payments) can use their PAN instead and need no TAN.
  • The authorised signatory's details must be provided for the application.

Documents required

Keep these ready to avoid delays. Send scans or photos over WhatsApp - never share passwords or OTPs.

For a company, firm or trust

  • PAN of the entity
  • Certificate of incorporation, partnership deed or trust deed
  • Address proof of the deductor
  • Authorised signatory name, designation and PAN

For an individual or proprietor

  • PAN card
  • Aadhaar card
  • Address proof for the business or residence
  • Mobile number and e-mail ID

Step-by-step process

  1. Confirm TAN is neededWe check your payments and whether you already hold a TAN.
  2. Collect detailsWe gather deductor category, PAN, addresses and the signatory details.
  3. File Form 49BThe application is submitted online through NSDL (Protean) with the prescribed fee.
  4. Sign and acknowledgeAadhaar e-sign or physical acknowledgement dispatch as applicable.
  5. Track allotmentWe follow the acknowledgement and answer queries from the agency.
  6. Next stepsAfter allotment, we help register on TRACES and the e-filing portal and set up TDS payments.

Applicable rules & regulations

Plain-English notes. Always verify against the official notification.

Section / rule / formWhat it means
Section 203A, Income-tax Act 1961Requires deductors and collectors to obtain and quote TAN. Equivalent provision applies under the Income-tax Act 2025 from tax year 2026-27.
Section 272BBPenalty for failing to apply for TAN or for quoting a wrong TAN, as set out in the Act.
Form 49BPrescribed application form for allotment of TAN.
Section 194-IA, 194-IB, 194M, 194SSpecified deductors under these sections are exempt from obtaining a TAN and use their PAN to deposit and report TDS.

Important due dates

Statutory dates can be extended by notification - check the official portal before relying on them.

ActivityDue date
TAN applicationBefore making the first deduction of tax at source
TDS depositBy the 7th of the following month (for March, as notified); see our TDS service for details

Transparent pricing

Plans from our PAN & TAN Pricing list. Government charges and GST are shown separately.

PAN Application

Starting from
₹399one-time

18% GST extra on professional fees

  • Form selection for individual or entity
  • Document and photo check
  • Aadhaar e-KYC or physical route guidance
  • Application submission

+ 2 more in this plan

3–7 working days

As per official schedule, paid at actuals (not included in professional fee)

TAN Application

Starting from
₹499one-time

18% GST extra on professional fees

  • Form 49B preparation
  • Check of deductor category
  • Application submission
  • Acknowledgement tracking

+ 2 more in this plan

5–10 working days

As per official schedule, paid at actuals (not included in professional fee)

Full pricing page

Package comparison

FeaturePAN ApplicationTAN ApplicationPAN + TAN Pack
PAN for individual or entity
TAN
Document check
Acknowledgement tracking
Portal login set-up
Name-match checkBasicDetailed

Government fees & professional fees

We never mark up government payments.

Professional fee

Starts at ₹499 for a new TAN application, before 18% GST. Corrections and multiple TANs are quoted on scope.

Government charges

The TAN application fee is set by the Income Tax Department and shown on the NSDL (Protean) portal; it is paid at actuals.

Other costs

Courier or notary costs, if any, are borne by you.

Form numbers, agency fees and procedures are set by the Income Tax Department and can change; verify on incometax.gov.in and the NSDL (Protean) portal.

Deliverables

What you receive from us.

  • Form 49B acknowledgement
  • TAN allotment letter
  • TAN details sheet for records
  • TRACES registration guidance

Turnaround time

Application filed in 1 working day; TAN usually allotted within a few working days after submissionTimelines assume complete, correct documents and, where applicable, timely action by the government portal or authority.

Why choose SK Wealth Tax Advisor?

  • Experienced Professional SupportEvery file is handled by a person who knows the rules, not a call centre script.
  • Transparent & Affordable PricingProfessional fees, government charges and GST are shown separately.
  • Timely Filing & ComplianceWe track due dates for you and remind you before they arrive.
  • Complete Business SolutionsRegistration, accounting, tax, ROC and licences under one roof.
  • Digital & Paperless ServicesShare documents securely online. No office visit needed.
  • Personalized Tax PlanningAdvice based on your income, goals and the regime that suits you.

TAN Application - FAQs

No. PAN identifies a taxpayer, while TAN identifies a person who deducts or collects tax. A deductor usually needs both.

Specified individuals and HUFs deducting tax on rent under section 194-IB, or on property purchases under section 194-IA, need not obtain a TAN and can use their PAN instead. Employers and business deductors do need a TAN.

Section 272BB provides a penalty for failing to apply for a TAN or for quoting an incorrect one. Late TDS filings also carry fees and interest, so it is best to obtain the TAN before the first deduction.

Yes. TAN details can be searched with the deductor's name or PAN on the Income Tax portal. We can help obtain a reprint or correction if needed.

Normally a deductor holds one TAN, but a separate TAN is allowed for a distinct branch or division that makes deductions on its own. Do not apply again if you already hold a TAN, because duplicates cause filing mismatches.

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