Apply for a New TAN
Apply for a New TAN — specific eligibility, documents, portal steps, verification stages, common mistakes, and practical FAQs.
- Last verified
- 18 August 2026
- Official site
- protean-tinpan.com ↗
- Application Mode
- Online & Offline
- Issuing Authority
- Income Tax Department through Protean
- Online
- Available
- Offline
- Available
Apply for a New TAN is handled through Income Tax Department through Protean and, where applicable, the office serving the relevant address, vehicle, employer, tax record, or place of occurrence. The exact form and verification route depend on the record in question.
Start with the official portal linked above, use the specific option named in the steps, and retain the acknowledgement or reference. For a case that falls outside the examples here, verify the route with Jurisdictional Assessing Officer and authorised TAN facilitation centre.
Eligibility
- You meet the service conditions published by Income Tax Department through Protean.
- Your identity and supporting records can be verified by the issuing authority.
Required documents
Form 49B details
RequiredSupports the Apply for a New TAN application or status check.
Use the current checklist published by Income Tax Department through Protean; carry the original when the office may inspect it.
PDFJPGOriginalDeductor or collector entity name and address
RequiredSupports the Apply for a New TAN application or status check.
Use the current checklist published by Income Tax Department through Protean; carry the original when the office may inspect it.
PDFJPGOriginalPAN of the deductor or collector
RequiredSupports the Apply for a New TAN application or status check.
Use the current checklist published by Income Tax Department through Protean; carry the original when the office may inspect it.
PDFJPGOriginalAuthorised signatory details
RequiredSupports the Apply for a New TAN application or status check.
Use the current checklist published by Income Tax Department through Protean; carry the original when the office may inspect it.
PDFJPGOriginalCommunication address and contact details
RequiredSupports the Apply for a New TAN application or status check.
Use the current checklist published by Income Tax Department through Protean; carry the original when the office may inspect it.
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Step-by-step process
- 1
Open the TAN service
Open the Protean TAN service and choose the online Form 49B application.
- 2
Complete Form 49B
Select the deductor or collector category and enter the entity name, PAN, address, source of income, and responsible-person details.
- 3
Check the deductor record
Review the jurisdiction and communication fields; TAN is allotted to the deductor or collector entity, not to an employee handling the filing.
- 4
Submit and authenticate
Submit and authenticate the application through the method offered by Protean, or use an authorised facilitation centre for the physical route.
- 5
Use the allotted TAN
Retain the acknowledgement and quote the allotted TAN on TDS or TCS statements, certificates, and payment records.
Official website
Always confirm critical details here
protean-tinpan.com
Who issues this?
- Issuing Office
- Jurisdictional Assessing Officer and authorised TAN facilitation centre
What happens after applying
- 1
Application or status request submitted
The Income Tax Department through Protean portal or office records the request and provides a reference where applicable.
- 2
Record and document checks
Income Tax Department through Protean compares the submitted information with its records and supporting evidence.
- 3
Verification or clarification
The applicant or employer may need to answer a query, attend an office, or provide an additional record.
- 4
Record updated or document issued
The final status, certificate, card, licence, or departmental response is made available through the prescribed channel.
Common mistakes & rejection reasons
Selecting the wrong service or jurisdiction
Why: The department routes records by service, address, employer, vehicle, or event jurisdiction.
Fix: Confirm the responsible office and exact service name on the department portal before submitting.
Entering details that do not match the source record
Why: A spelling, date, address, or reference-number mismatch can stop an automated match.
Fix: Copy the value from the original record and review the completed form before authentication.
Uploading an incomplete or unreadable file
Why: Cropped pages, blurred text, unsupported formats, and password-protected PDFs can fail document checks.
Fix: Upload the complete, legible record in the format shown by the portal and retain the original.
Missing a department query
Why: An unanswered clarification can leave the request unresolved or send it back for correction.
Fix: Monitor the official account and registered contact channel, then answer through the same route.
Using an unofficial link or agent form
Why: A private page may collect identity information without being connected to the issuing authority.
Fix: Start at the official URL in this guide and verify the domain before entering credentials.
Special situations
A name or date differs across records▾
Ask the issuing authority which correction evidence is accepted.
Frequently asked questions
What is TAN?▾
TAN is the ten-character Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number used by a person or entity that deducts TDS or collects TCS.
Who needs TAN?▾
A person responsible for deducting tax or collecting tax generally needs TAN, subject to the exceptions in the Income Tax rules. Verify your case with the department.
Which form is used?▾
Form 49B is the application for allotment of TAN. Use the current online version supplied by Protean or the authorised facilitation centre.
Is TAN issued to an employee?▾
TAN belongs to the deductor or collector entity. An employee may operate the account, but the entity's details and PAN are used in the application.
Do I upload identity documents?▾
The TAN application primarily captures deductor, PAN, address, and authorised-signatory information. Follow the current Protean checklist if it asks for a supporting record.
Where is TAN quoted?▾
Quote TAN on applicable TDS or TCS returns, certificates such as Form 16 or 16A, and tax-payment records where the Income Tax rules require it.
What if I already have a TAN?▾
Do not apply for a second TAN for the same deductor. Use the correction or change route if the existing TAN record has an error.
What if TAN is not quoted?▾
Failure to quote or incorrect quoting can attract a statutory consequence. Correct the statement or payment record through the Income Tax process and verify the current rule.
What is the correct route for apply-tan?▾
Use the named portal option in the steps, not a similar-looking form. The service is handled by the authority identified in this guide.
Which record controls the application?▾
Use the primary record named in the documents list and copy its details exactly. If two records conflict, verify the correction route with the issuing authority.
What should I save after submission?▾
Save the acknowledgement, reference, receipt, and any uploaded-document confirmation. Use the reference on the department's own status page.
Can the office require verification?▾
Yes. The authority may compare the record, request an appearance, or ask for clarification when the application cannot be verified from the submitted evidence.
What if the service is unavailable online?▾
Use the authorised office or assisted route identified by the department. Do not upload personal records to an unofficial form while the portal is unavailable.
How do I handle a rejected request?▾
Read the stated reason, correct the underlying record or document, and use the authority's correction or fresh-application route. Verify unusual cases with the issuing office.
Who controls the final decision?▾
The issuing authority and its jurisdictional office control acceptance, verification, and issuance. A private agent cannot override a department decision.
Official sources
- Income Tax Department through Protean ↗
protean-tinpan.com
Official source for Apply for a New TAN.
Disclaimer: This guide is for informational purposes only. Government portals, document requirements, and fees can change without notice. Always verify the latest requirements on the official website before you apply. Last verified on 18 August 2026.