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Tax Compliance Closure

Deactivate Your Unused TAN
and Simplify Your Compliance.

An active but unused Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number (TAN) creates a needless compliance burden. We manage the formal surrender process to deactivate your TAN, preventing future notices for non-filing of TDS/TCS returns.

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Our Simple Roadmap

Our 6-Step TAN Surrender Process

A clear, step-by-step approach to ensure your TAN is deactivated correctly.

1

Reason Verification

We confirm the reason for surrender, such as business closure or no further requirement to deduct/collect tax.

2

Clear All Dues

We ensure all TDS/TCS liabilities are paid and all required returns have been filed up to date.

3

Draft Application

We prepare a formal application letter on your business's letterhead to the Jurisdictional Assessing Officer (AO).

4

Form Completion

We accurately fill out the "Form for Changes or Correction in TAN data," specifically requesting cancellation.

5

Document Submission

We submit the complete application set to the relevant Assessing Officer on your behalf.

6

Follow-Up & Confirmation

We proactively follow up with the department to ensure the TAN is successfully deactivated in their records.

The Reality

Strategic Edge vs. Operational Realities

Understanding why surrendering an unused TAN is a crucial compliance step.

Strategic Edge

Properly deactivating your TAN is a smart move to reduce compliance risk.

  • Reduces Compliance Burden: Eliminates the legal obligation to file 'Nil' TDS/TCS returns, saving you time and professional fees every quarter.
  • Prevents Future Penalties: Actively avoids the risk of penalties for non-filing of TDS/TCS returns, which can be levied even if no tax was due.
  • Maintains a Clean Record: Ensures a clean compliance history with the Income Tax Department, which is vital for directors and partners.

Operational Realities

The surrender process is specific and must be done correctly.

  • All Dues Must Be Cleared: You cannot surrender a TAN if there are any outstanding tax payments or pending TDS/TCS returns. All compliance must be current.
  • It's a Manual Process: Unlike many modern filings, TAN surrender is a largely manual process that requires submitting a physical application to the Jurisdictional Assessing Officer.
  • Subject to AO's Approval: The final deactivation is at the discretion of the Assessing Officer, making a well-prepared and professionally submitted application crucial for success.
Clean Up Your Compliance

Formally Deactivate Your Unneeded TAN

Don't let an unused TAN become a source of future headaches and penalties. Our expert service ensures your TAN is surrendered correctly, providing a clean closure to your tax obligations.

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Get peace of mind by formally closing your obligations.

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Questions Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Key information about TAN Surrender

If you have an active TAN, you are legally required to file TDS/TCS returns for every quarter, even if no tax was deducted (a 'Nil' return). Failure to do so can result in a penalty. Surrendering the TAN removes this legal obligation and prevents future compliance issues.

It is illegal to hold more than one TAN for a single entity (except for different branches/divisions). You must choose one active TAN to use for all TDS/TCS compliance and immediately apply to surrender any duplicate TANs to avoid penalties.

The process is primarily manual. While the correction form can be filled online, the application letter and supporting documents must be physically submitted to the Jurisdictional Assessing Officer (AO) of the Income Tax Department who has authority over your TAN.

The timeline can vary significantly depending on the workload of the specific Assessing Officer's office. It can take anywhere from a few weeks to a couple of months for the deactivation request to be processed and reflected in the department's records.

Yes. After your company or LLP is formally struck off by the ROC, surrendering the TAN and PAN are critical final steps to ensure all legal and tax registrations associated with the defunct entity are properly closed.

TAN surrender should be done only when you are certain that you will no longer have any TDS/TCS obligations. If a requirement arises again in the future, you would need to apply for a fresh, new TAN. You cannot reactivate a surrendered TAN.