TIN-NSDL : Track PAN/TAN Application Status

Organization : Income Tax Department
Facility : Track PAN/TAN Application Status

Home Page : https://www.tin-nsdl.com/
Track here : https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/pantan/StatusTrack.html

How To Track PAN/TAN Status?

The applicants may track the status of their TAN application using 14 digit unique Acknowledgment Number after three days of application using the status track facility. Alternatively The status of the TAN application can also be tracked by sending an SMS – NSDLTAN <your 14 digit acknowledgement number> to 57575.

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TAN :
TAN or Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number is a 10 digit alpha numeric number required to be obtained by all persons who are responsible for deducting or collecting tax. Under Section 203A of the Income Tax Act, 1961, it is mandatory to quote Tax Deduction Account Number (TAN) allotted by the Income Tax Department (ITD) on all TDS returns.

Since last few years ITD has revised the structure of TAN. It is a unique 10 digit alphanumeric code. Accordingly, they have issued TAN in this new format to all existing TAN holders.

To facilitate deductors find their new TAN, ITD has now introduced a search facility in their website (ncometaxindia.gov.in). Through this facility deductors can search on their name and old TAN to find the new TAN. Deductors are advised to find the new TAN from this site before it is incorporated in their e-TDS return file to avoid any inconvenience at the time of furnishing e-TDS return.

FAQ On TAN

1. What is TAN?
TAN or Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number is a 10 digit alpha numeric number required to be obtained by all persons who are responsible for deducting or collecting tax. It is compulsory to quote TAN in all TDS/TCS returns (including e-TDS/TCS return), TDS/TCS payment challans and TDS/TCS certificates.

2. Why is it necessary to have TAN?
The provisions of Section 203A of the Income-tax Act, 1961 require all persons who deduct or collect tax at source to apply for the allotment of TAN. The section also makes it mandatory to quote TAN in all TDS/TCS/Annual Information Returns, payment challans and certificates to be issued.

If TAN is not quoted, TDS/TCS returns will not be accepted by TIN-Faciliation Centres (TIN-FCs) and challans for TDS/TCS payments will not be accepted by banks. Failure to apply for TAN or not quoting the same in the specified documents attracts a penalty of Rs. 10,000.

3. Who must apply for TAN?
All those persons who are required to deduct/collect tax at source on behalf of Income Tax Department are required to apply for and obtain TAN.

About Us :
Tax Information Network (TIN) is an initiative by Income Tax Department of India (ITD) for the modernization of the current system for collection, processing, monitoring and accounting of direct taxes using information technology. TIN is a repository of nationwide Tax related information, and has been established by NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited on behalf of ITD.

TIN has two key sub-systems :
** Electronic Return Acceptance and Consolidation System (ERACS) which consists of an infrastructure for interface with the taxpayers (a nation wide network of TIN-Facilitation Centres i.e. TIN-FC) and a web-based utility for upload of electronic returns of Tax Deduction at Source (TDS) & Tax Collection at Source (TCS) and Annual Information Return (AIR) to the central system of TIN.

** Online Tax Accounting System (OLTAS) for daily upload to the central system, the details of tax deposited in various tax collecting branches across the country.

Contact Us :
Income Tax Department,
5th Floor, Mantri Sterling,Plot No. 341,
Survey No. 997 /8, Model Colony,
Near Deep Bungalow Chowk,
Pune – 411 016.

Some Important Information From Comments

Error / Problem:
1. My acknowledgement number is N-0508687014XXXXX. There is a problem with father’s name. Every time I call 040-23388765, the line is busy. I have been trying since 4-5 days. How can I clear my query? Please let me know, it’s urgently needed for my job.

2. I have been requesting for correction of my PAN card number. I have submitted the change of application in regular format with documents like, Driving license, Election card and Aadhar card (scanned copies). But, There is no proper response (or) guidance for correction implementation. The acknowledgement number of change application is N-2109597000XXXXX.

Benefits of NSDL PAN/TAN

The benefits of NSDL PAN/TAN are as follows:
PAN is a unique 10-digit alphanumeric identifier that is used to identify taxpayers in India. It is mandatory for all taxpayers to have a PAN, and it is used for a variety of purposes, such as filing income tax returns, opening bank accounts, and investing in securities.

TAN is a 9-digit alphanumeric identifier that is used by taxpayers who are required to deduct tax at source (TDS) or collect tax at source (TCS). TAN is mandatory for all taxpayers who are required to deduct or collect TDS/TCS, and it is used to track and report TDS/TCS payments to the Income Tax Department.

Here are some of the specific benefits of having a PAN and TAN:
** PAN is required for filing income tax returns. Without a PAN, you cannot file your income tax returns.
** PAN is required for opening bank accounts. Without a PAN, you cannot open a bank account.
** PAN is required for investing in securities. Without a PAN, you cannot invest in securities, such as shares, bonds, and mutual funds.
** TAN is required for deducting or collecting TDS/TCS. Without a TAN, you cannot deduct or collect TDS/TCS.
** TAN helps to track and report TDS/TCS payments to the Income Tax Department. TAN helps to ensure that TDS/TCS payments are made on time and accurately.