TAN number: Meaning and Definition

What does TAN number mean?

TAN number is another name for TAN (Tax Deduction Account Number). A unique 10-digit alphanumeric number required by all persons responsible for deducting or collecting tax at source.

The two names mean the same thing. You will see "TAN number" in some ledgers, reports and contracts and "Tax Deduction Account Number" in others. The full entry covers how it works, with examples.

Read the full definition of TAN (Tax Deduction Account Number)

Topics

From the glossary

Related terms.

TDS TAN (Tax Deduction Account Number) A unique 10-digit alphanumeric number required by all persons responsible for deducting or collecting tax at source. Also called TAN number, deductor account number TDS TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) A system where the payer deducts income tax at prescribed rates before paying the payee, and deposits it with the government on the payee's behalf. Also called withholding tax, tax deduction at source, tax withheld at source TDS returns and challans TDS Return A quarterly statement filed by tax deductors detailing all TDS deductions made and deposited during each quarter of the financial year. Also called TDS statement, quarterly TDS return, Form 24Q Vendor onboarding PAN (Permanent Account Number) A unique 10-character alphanumeric identifier issued by the Income Tax Department of India to every taxpayer. Also called PAN card, PAN number Income Tax Act 2025 Income Tax Act, 1961 The primary legislation governing the levy, assessment, and collection of income tax in India. Also called Income Tax Act 1961, IT Act, the old Income Tax Act TDS returns and challans Annual Information Statement (AIS) A comprehensive statement issued by the Income Tax Department showing all financial transactions reported against your PAN. Also called AIS statement

From the blog

Related posts.

TDS What is TDS? Meaning, Rates and How It Works TDS (tax deducted at source) is income tax the payer deducts from a payment such as salary, fees, rent or interest and deposits with the government. OneFinOps Editorial 26 Feb 2026 3 min

TDS TDS Due Dates FY 2026-27: Payment and Return Filing TDS for FY 2026-27 is deposited by the 7th of the next month (30 April for March). Quarterly returns are due 31 July, 31 October, 31 January and 31 May. OneFinOps Editorial 12 Nov 2025 3 min

TDS TDS Return Filing: Forms 24Q, 26Q, 27Q and Due Dates TDS return filing is the quarterly statement of every deduction. From 2026-27, Forms 24Q, 26Q, 27Q and 27EQ become Forms 138, 140, 144 and 143. OneFinOps Editorial 11 Oct 2025 3 min