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How to Apply for TAN Number Online 2026

Apply for TAN online for TDS deductions. Form 49B at NSDL. ₹65 fee.

📁 Tax ⏱️ 15-20 mins 💰 ₹65

About This Guide

TAN 10-character ID for TDS deductors. Mandatory for employers (salary TDS), businesses paying contractors, property buyers (>₹50L purchase 1% TDS). Apply at NSDL. Form 49B. ₹65. Lifetime valid.

Eligibility Criteria

Any TDS deductor
Employers
Businesses paying contractors
Property buyers (purchase > ₹50L)
Government departments

Documents Required

Keep these documents ready before starting application. Missing documents = delayed approval.

Authorized signatory ID
Address proof
Authority letter (firms)
PAN of entity
Form 49B
Cancelled cheque

Step-by-Step Application Process

Follow these steps in order. Each step is critical - skip none.

Visit NSDL

onlineservices.nsdl.com → TAN → Apply.

Choose Category

Individual, Firm, Company, Trust.

Fill Form 49B

Title, name, DOB/incorporation, status, address.

Authorized Signatory

Name, designation, ID details.

AO Code

Based on address.

Pay ₹65

Net banking/Card.

Submit

14-digit acknowledgment.

Send Physical Copy

Print, sign, send to NSDL Pune within 15 days.

Processing

5-15 days.

TAN Allotted

10-character TAN. Email + post.

Key Benefits

Mandatory for TDS
Lifetime valid
Single TAN multiple TDS/TCS
Electronic filing
TDS certificate generation
Penalty avoidance ₹10K

What Happens After Application?

15-30 days. Use for TDS deduction, quarterly returns, Form 16/16A. Access TRACES portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

TAN vs PAN?

PAN: for taxpayers. TAN: for deductors of TDS. Different purposes.

Property purchase?

For >₹50L, buyer needs TAN to deduct 1% TDS. Some banks help with one-time TAN.