Applying for a TAN (Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number) in India can be done online or offline. Here’s a step-by-step guide for the online method, which is the most convenient:
Step-by-Step Guide to Apply for TAN Online (for Indian Applicants)
Step 1: Visit the NSDL TAN Website
Go to the official website:
Then navigate to:
- Services > TAN > Apply Online
- Or directly access the form here:
https://www.tin-nsdl.com/services/tan/online-tan-application
Step 2: Select the Appropriate Form
- Choose Form 49B (Application for Allotment of TAN).
- Select the correct category (e.g., company, individual, firm, etc.).
Step 3: Fill in the Online Form
Enter details such as:
- Name and address of the deductor
- Type of deductor (e.g., individual, company)
- PAN (if applicable)
- Email and phone number
- Ensure all mandatory fields are filled correctly.
Step 4: Submit the Form
After completing the form, submit it online.
A confirmation screen with a unique 14-digit acknowledgment number will be displayed. Save or print this for your records.
Step 5: Payment of Fees
Pay the processing fee of Rs. 65 (Rs. 55 application fee + 18% GST).
Payment modes include:
- Net banking
- Debit/Credit card
- Demand draft
Step 6: Send the Acknowledgment (if required)
In most cases, e-sign is allowed and physical submission is not required.
- If physical documents are required:
- Print the acknowledgment
- Paste a recent passport-size photo (if applicable)
Sign it
Send it to:
NSDL e-Gov, 5th Floor, Mantri Sterling, Plot No. 341,
Survey No. 997/8, Model Colony, Near Deep Bungalow Chowk,
Pune – 411016
Step 7: Track TAN Status
Use the acknowledgment number on the NSDL TAN Status page to track your application.
TAN Allotment
If everything is in order, TAN will be allotted within 5–10 working days and will be sent to your email and postal address.
Here’s a checklist for applying for a Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number (TAN) in India, required for deductors of tax at source under the Income Tax Act:
TAN Application Checklist (Form 49B)
1. Determine Applicability
Ensure you are required to deduct or collect tax at source (TDS/TCS).
Applies to: Employers, businesses, organizations making specified payments (salaries, rent, contract payments, etc.)
2. Prepare Necessary Information
- Name and designation of the authorized person (individual, company, firm, etc.).
- Address of the deductor/collector.
- Nature of business or profession.
- Type of deductor (e.g., individual, company, government, firm).
- Valid email ID and mobile number.
- Existing PAN of the deductor.
3. Fill TAN Application Form (Form 49B)
- Available both online and offline as mentioned above.
- Ensure correct jurisdiction details (Income Tax Ward/Circle).
- Use capital letters and black ink if submitting offline.
4. Documents Required
- No documents are typically required to be submitted with Form 49B.
- However, keep PAN and identity/address proofs handy for reference.
5. Submit Application
Online: Via NSDL/Protean website (digital or physical signature options).
Offline: Submit the filled Form 49B at any TIN-FC (Tax Information Network – Facilitation Center).
