TAN Registration

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    What is TAN?

    TAN is a 10-digit alphanumeric number issued by the Income Tax Department of India.




    It is mandatory for all persons or entities who are required to deduct or collect tax at source (TDS/TCS) under the Income Tax Act, 1961.


    Structure of TAN

    • It has 10 characters: e.g., DEL A 12345 B
    • First 3 letters → City/State code (e.g., DEL = Delhi)



    • 4th letter → Initial of the name of TAN holder (company/individual)



    • Next 5 digits → Unique number
    • Last character → Alphabetic check digit

    Why is TAN Important?

      • Mandatory for TDS/TCS returns filing.
      • Required for issuing TDS certificates (Form 16/16A).
      • Needed while depositing TDS/TCS to the government.
      • Without TAN, TDS returns cannot be processed.

    How to Apply for TAN?

    Documents Required for TAN Application

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