Access the Official Verification Portal

• Visit the authorized TAN verification section provided by the Income Tax Department
  
• The portal is maintained by Protean eGov Technologies on behalf of the department
  
• Choose the TAN verification option from the available services
  
• No login or registration is required for basic TAN verification
  

Select the Verification Method

• Choose whether you want to verify TAN using the TAN number or deductor’s name
  
• If verifying by TAN number enter the 10-character alphanumeric code
  
• If verifying by name enter the deductor’s name and select the state
  
• Ensure spelling and details match the official records for accurate results
  

Enter Captcha and Submit Details

• Enter the visible captcha code for security verification
  
• Submit the form after filling all the required fields
  
• The system will process the input and fetch the official TAN record
  
• Verification result is displayed instantly on the screen
  

Review the TAN Verification Result

• The result shows the full name of the TAN holder
  
• It displays the jurisdiction where the TAN is registered
  
• Shows whether the TAN is active valid or incorrect
  
• Confirms the correctness of the TAN for use in TDS or TCS filings
  

Use Cases for TAN Verification

• Useful for vendors and employees to verify employer’s TAN before accepting Form 16 or Form 16A
  
• Required during audits and tax compliance checks
  
• Businesses can verify their own TAN before filing returns
  
• Helps detect errors or misuse of TAN in tax documentation
  

Verifying TAN online ensures legal compliance and prevents rejection of TDS returns or tax certificates due to incorrect or inactive TAN information.