Digital Confirmation of TAN Validity

• E-verification of TAN is the process of electronically validating the existence, correctness, and ownership of a TAN (Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number).
  
• It confirms whether the TAN is active, linked to the correct PAN, and matches the entity’s legal name and jurisdiction as per Income Tax Department records.
  

Conducted via Official Portals

• E-verification can be done through:
  
  • The Income Tax e-filing portal under the “Know Your TAN” service
    
  • The NSDL TIN portal for basic TAN searches
    
  • The TRACES portal, where registered TAN holders can access their profile, filings, and communication history
    
• These platforms allow verification using details like state, deductor name, and type of entity.
  

Linked to Filing and Authentication

• TAN e-verification is essential when:
  
  • Filing TDS/TCS returns online
    
  • Registering TAN on e-filing or TRACES portal
    
  • Submitting correction statements or downloads (e.g., Form 16/16A)
    
• The system validates the TAN digitally to prevent unauthorized or incorrect filings.
  

Ensures Error-Free Tax Credit Mapping

• E-verification confirms that the TAN quoted in challans, returns, and certificates belongs to the deductor making the payment.
  
• It ensures that tax deducted is properly mapped to the deductee’s PAN and reflected in Form 26AS without mismatch or rejection.
  

Supports Regulatory and Audit Assurance

• Verified TAN data is often required during:
  
  • Tax audits (Form 3CD Clause 34)
    
  • Vendor registration and KYC
    
  • Government contract submissions
    
• E-verification provides an official, tamper-proof record of TAN authenticity for audit and legal compliance.