PAN and TAN Registration

Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a ten-digit alphanumeric number issued by the income tax department of Government of India to both individuals and businesses in the form of a laminated card.  A 10-digit alpha-numeric number is TAN or Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number necessary to be collected from all individuals liable for deducting or collect tax, TAN is not a requirement until any individual can continue with tax deduction or payment. It is mandatory to cite TAN in TDS / TCS returns (including all e-TDS / TCS returns), all TDS / TCS reimbursement vouchers and TDS / TCS certificates.