TAN Application Form 49B
TAN application Form 49B is the form through which individuals can apply for a new Tax Deduction and Collection Number (TAN). The form is available at any TIN facilitation centre, which are set up for receiving e-TDS returns. A new TAN application courtesy Form 49B can be made either by visiting the Income Tax department or by making online application at the Income Tax official website.
Online Procedure for TAN Application:
The online procedure involved in applying for a new TAN involves the following steps:
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Scroll down and find ‘Apply for New TAN’.
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Choose the appropriate option under ‘Category of Deductors’ and click ‘Select’.
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The page redirects to Form 49B.
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The applicant is required to fill in the details in Form 49B.
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The details in the form need to be provided correctly and submitted.
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On doing so, a confirmation screen with all the details filled in is displayed.
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The applicant needs to double check the details entered prior to submitting the form.
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If any edits are required, the applicant can make the changes.
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However, if no edits are to be made in the form, he/she can click on ‘Confirm’ and submit the form.
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On confirmation, an acknowledgement screen is displayed.
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The acknowledgement consists of a unique 14-digit acknowledgement number, status of the applicant, name of the applicant, contact and payment details as well as space for signature of the applicant.
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The applicant is required to save the acknowledgement and get a printout of it.
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On the printout, the applicant must sign or put the left thumb impression in the box provided. In case, the left thumb impression is used , it should be attested by a Magistrate or a notary Public or Gazetted Officer, under official seal and stamp.
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Next, the acknowledgement slip is required to be sent to NSDL along with the necessary documents.
Guidelines For Filling Application Form 49B
rm 49B has a lot of sections, the applicant needs to fill the form carefully for the TAN application to be accepted.
Listed below are some important points that the applicant needs to keep in mind while filling form 49B:
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Form 49B is to be filled only in English and in capital letters so that the entries are legible.
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While filling the form, every text box should have one letter in it for better readability and clarity.
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Details of assessing officer need to be furnished by the deductor or collector of tax. These details can be accessed from the Income Tax Office, in case they are not available.
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The details pertaining to area, area code, district, etc., also needs to be furnished by the tax collector or deductor. The Income Tax Office may be consulted to know the details prior to filling up Form 49B.
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In case, the left hand thumb impression is used for signing the form, the same should be attested by a gazetted officer, a notary or a magistrate.
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Only individuals who apply for TAN can put in their left thumb impression. Those who apply under other ‘category of deductors’ need to sign the printout of the acknowledgement slip.
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Form 49B should be filled up completely. Any blank or pending sections are not considered.
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The person who is responsible for filing and submission of tax should list down his/her designation mandatorily.
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The address provided by the applicant needs to be an Indian address.
Once form 49B is filled and submitted, the Income Tax Department verifies the submitted details. In case the application looks good and correct, NSDL will intimate the new TAN details at the address indicated in form 49B or will send across an email with TAN information if the application was made online.
Required Documents for TAN Application
The applicant is not required to submit any documents while making an application for TAN. The only thing they are required to submit is the acknowledgement slip along with the Demand draft only if the application for a new TAN is made through online mode.
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