Comprehensive guide to TAN card: Application process, status check, and FAQs for 2024

Learn all about the Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number (TAN) in this detailed guide for 2024. Understand the step-by-step process for applying for a TAN online, the necessary documents, and how to check the status of your TAN application. Additionally, discover the importance of quoting TAN in tax-related documents, the consequences of failing to do so, and answers to common questions about TAN

TAN Card Details: Application Process, Status Check, Compliance, and Penalties

A Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number (TAN) is a mandatory 10-digit alphanumeric number issued by the Income Tax Department of India for entities responsible for TDS/TCS compliance. This guide covers TAN application online, TAN Form 49B, how to check TAN status, “Know Your TAN” by name, documents and fees, and the consequences of not quoting TAN on TDS/TCS returns and challans.


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What Is a TAN Card and Why TAN Is Mandatory

TAN is required for all deductors/collectors to file TDS/TCS returns, generate TDS certificates, and pay TDS/TCS via challans. Not quoting TAN leads to rejection of returns/challans and a penalty under Section 272BB(1). TAN and PAN are different; PAN cannot substitute TAN.

Procedure for Online TAN Application (New TAN via Form 49B)

  1. Visit the official website: go to www.tin-nsdl.com.
  2. Select “TAN” under Services.
  3. Click “Apply Online” and choose “New TAN”.
  4. Select the deductor category (Individual, Company, Firm, etc.).
  5. Fill out Form 49B accurately with TAN application details.
  6. Submit the form to generate the 14-digit acknowledgment.
  7. Save/print the acknowledgment, sign it, and send it to the address specified by Protean eGov Technologies Limited as per on-screen instructions.


Documents Required for TAN Application (Online)

No supporting documents are required apart from the signed acknowledgment slip generated after submitting Form 49B online. Mail the signed slip to the address displayed during application.

How to Know TAN Details Using the Applicant’s Name (Know Your TAN)

  1. Visit the Income Tax Department TAN services page.
  2. Select “Know Your TAN” and choose the “Name” option.
  3. Enter deductor category, state, name, and mobile number.
  4. Verify with the OTP sent to your mobile.
  5. View TAN details on screen after successful OTP validation.

Consequences of Not Quoting TAN (TDS/TCS Non-Compliance)

  1. Penalty of Rs. 10,000 under Section 272BB(1).
  2. Rejection of TDS/TCS returns by the Income Tax Department.
  3. Banks may refuse to process TDS/TCS challans without a valid TAN.

How to Check TAN Card Application Status (Multiple Methods)

  1. Using Acknowledgment Number
    1. Go to the Tax Information Network site via www.tin-nsdl.com.
    2. Select “TAN” under Services and click “Know Status of Your Application.”
    3. Choose the application type, enter your 14-digit acknowledgment number, and submit to view TAN status.
  2. Calling the TIN Call Center
    1. Dial 020-27218080 and provide required details to obtain current TAN application status.
  3. Via SMS
    1. Send an SMS with the text “Protean eGov Technologies Limited TAN” to 57575 from your registered mobile to receive a TAN status update.

Fees and Payments for TAN Application

The TAN processing fee is Rs. 65 (includes GST). Payment modes typically include net banking, debit card, credit card, demand draft, or Cheque, as permitted on the application page.