If your business or organisation is responsible for deducting or collecting tax, getting the right TAN is an important part of staying compliant. TaxFilr helps you prepare the application correctly and understand what comes next.
TaxFilr helps with the application. The Income Tax Department issues the TAN.
And suddenly tax compliance gets confusing. If any of these questions are rattling around in your head, let's work through them together.
TAN stands for Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number. It's a unique 10-character identifier issued by the Income Tax Department to persons responsible for applicable TDS or TCS obligations — it's what gets quoted on the relevant TDS/TCS returns, challans and certificates.
Form 49B is the prescribed application associated with allotment of a new TAN.
PAN and TAN sound similar. They aren't. Here's the simple version.
May require TAN when responsible for applicable TDS/TCS obligations.
May require TAN when responsible for applicable TDS/TCS obligations.
May require TAN when responsible for applicable TDS/TCS obligations.
May require TAN when responsible for applicable TDS/TCS obligations.
May require TAN when responsible for applicable TDS/TCS obligations.
May require TAN when responsible for applicable TDS/TCS obligations.
May require TAN when responsible for applicable TDS/TCS obligations.
May require TAN when responsible for applicable TDS/TCS obligations.
Entity type alone doesn't determine whether TAN is required — it depends on your applicable TDS/TCS responsibilities.
You're deducting TDS from applicable payments.
Depending on the applicable provisions.
Depending on the applicable provisions.
Depending on the applicable provisions.
Your organisation needs to quote TAN in prescribed TDS/TCS compliance documents.
You're responsible for collecting TCS where applicable.
Form 49B is the prescribed application form associated with TAN allotment. Confusing which fields matter? That's what we're here for.
A quick overview of your business or organisation.
PAN, address, and contact information.
We help put Form 49B together correctly.
Your application is submitted for processing.
We help you know what to check and when.
Tick off what you already have — it's a quick way to see how ready you are to start. The exact information or supporting requirements can vary based on the applicant and application type.
Not sure what applies to you? TaxFilr can help you prepare the information before you start.
This quick check is for general guidance and is not a legal/tax determination.
This is general guidance, not a determination — a TaxFilr expert can confirm what applies to your situation.
Know what information is needed without decoding tax jargon.
Get help preparing the relevant TAN application details.
Reduce avoidable errors by having your application information reviewed.
Have a tax professional to turn to when something doesn't make sense.
Know what to do after submitting your application.
Continue with TDS/TCS compliance support when your business needs it.
Your TaxFilr service fee may depend on the applicant type and assistance required.
Any applicable government/statutory charges and TaxFilr professional fees are clearly communicated before proceeding.
Names and details that don't match your official records.
A mismatch here is a common source of delay.
Inconsistent address details across your application.
Missing or partial information about who's accountable.
Selecting the wrong applicant type or status.
They serve different purposes — mixing them up causes issues.
Keep your application acknowledgement/reference details safe — they can be useful when checking application progress or following up.
This is an illustrative tracker, not a live status check.
Store it somewhere your finance team can access.
Quote it in the applicable TDS/TCS documents.
Ongoing filing where applicable.
Where relevant to your obligations.
Where relevant to your obligations.
Makes future compliance easier.
If your business makes payments that involve TDS obligations — contractor fees, rent, commission — TAN is generally part of staying compliant, depending on your specific transactions.
Running payroll usually means deducting TDS on salaries. If that applies to you, TAN is typically part of your compliance setup.
Professionals who engage subcontractors or make applicable payments may need TAN, depending on their specific responsibilities.
Companies and LLPs with applicable TDS/TCS obligations across payroll, vendor payments, or other transactions generally need TAN.
Trusts and organisations with applicable TDS/TCS responsibilities — for staff, vendors, or other payments — may also need TAN.
Tell us a little about your business or organisation. TaxFilr will help you understand the next steps for your TAN application.