PAN Card & TAN Application

Both PAN (Permanent Account Number) and TAN (Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number) are issued by the Income Tax Department of India but serve different purposes.

What is PAN? (Permanent Account Number)

PAN is a 10-digit alphanumeric number assigned to individuals, businesses, and entities for tax-related and financial transactions.

Who Needs a PAN Card?

  • Individuals (Salaried, Self-Employed, NRIs)

  • Companies, Firms, HUFs, Trusts

  • Foreign Nationals doing business in India

Uses of PAN

  • Mandatory for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR)

  • Required for business registration, opening a bank account, and applying for a loan

  • Needed for transactions above Rs 50,000

What is TAN? (Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number)

TAN is a 10-digit alphanumeric number issued to businesses and entities responsible for deducting and collecting tax at source (TDS/TCS).

Who Needs a TAN?

  • Businesses deducting TDS on salary, rent, or contractor payments

  • Banks deducting TDS on interest payments

  • E-commerce platforms deducting TCS from sellers

Uses of TAN

  • Required for TDS deduction on salary, rent, and professional fees

  • Mandatory for TCS collection by e-commerce businesses

  • Needed for filing TDS/TCS returns

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