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TAN is used to track TDS and TCS payments to the Income Tax Department.
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Simplify Tax Deduction Compliance with Easy TAN Registration from Hiva Professionals
TAN (Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number) is a 10-digit alphanumeric identifier issued under Section 203A of the Income Tax Act, 1961. It is used for TDS return filing, depositing tax, and issuing certificates like Form 16/16A. TAN must be quoted in all TDS-related documents.
Particulars | TAN |
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Purpose | For TDS/TCS deduction & collection |
Issued By | Income Tax Department |
Required For | Businesses deducting TDS |
Format | 10-digit alphanumeric (e.g., DELT12345G) |
As per Section 272BB of the Income Tax Act, failure to apply for TAN or quoting an incorrect TAN attracts a penalty of ₹10,000. TDS returns filed without a TAN are considered invalid.
Applicants can track the TAN application using the acknowledgment number on the TIN NSDL portal.
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