Find the TAN of whoever cut tax from your pay
See free on the income tax website, without login, the TAN and tax office of an employer or bank that cut tax from your money.
Free on the official page. Your own numbers only. We have no automated link to any government portal, use no private data services, and never store the result.
What you need
- The TAN or the name of the deductor, and the state it is in. TAN (Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number) is the 10-character number of an employer, bank or office that cuts tax from your money. That cut is TDS (tax deducted at source).
- A mobile phone you have with you. An OTP (a one-time code sent by SMS) comes to it. Type it yourself and never tell it to anyone.
- Your Form 16 or 16A (the TDS certificate the deductor gives you) or your Form 26AS, to see the TAN to check. No login and no e-filing account are needed.
What to do on the official page
- Open the official income tax e-filing website: incometax.gov.in. It is free and you do not need to log in.
- On the home page, under 'Quick Links', click 'Know TAN Details'.
- If you know the TAN, choose the 'TAN' option. If not, choose 'Name'. Select the 'Category' and 'State' of the deductor. Type the TAN or the deductor's name, and a mobile number you have.
- Click 'Continue'. Type the 6-digit OTP from the SMS and click 'Validate'. The OTP works for 15 minutes and you get 3 tries. If it does not come, click 'Resend OTP'.
- With a name search, a list of matching names opens. Click the right deductor's name. With a TAN search, the record opens at once. Match what you see with the results below.
What the result means
The portal shows: The deductor's 'Basic Details' and 'AO Details', and the TAN is the same as on your Form 16, 16A or 26AS.
It means: The tax was cut by the right employer or bank. AO details name the tax office (Assessing Officer, or AO) that handles that deductor.
What to do next: Nothing more to do. When you file your income tax return, use this TAN for that TDS.
The portal shows: The name or TAN shown is not the employer or bank you know, or 26AS shows TDS under a TAN you do not know.
It means: The TAN on your paper may be typed wrong, or the deductor may have filed your tax under a wrong number.
What to do next: Ask the employer or bank that cut your tax to check its TAN and correct its TDS statement. Then see your tax credit again in your Form 26AS, using our free check on the tax cut on your PAN.
The portal shows: Nothing is found for the TAN or name you typed.
It means: A letter of the TAN may be typed wrong, or the 'Category' or 'State' chosen may not match the deductor.
What to do next: Check all 10 characters, try another 'Category', or search by 'Name'. If it is still not found, ask the deductor for its correct TAN in writing.
The portal shows: The OTP did not come, or it says the OTP is wrong or expired.
It means: The code was typed wrong, or more than 15 minutes passed.
What to do next: Click 'Resend OTP' and type the new code. If 3 tries are used up, start again from 'Know TAN Details'.
Frequently asked questions
Is it free to find a TAN?
Yes. The check on incometax.gov.in is free. You do not need to register or log in.
Why should I check the TAN of my employer or bank?
The official FAQ says it is good practice. You can see that the tax was cut by the right one. You also write the TAN in your income tax return for that TDS.
Where do I find the TAN to check?
On the Form 16 or 16A your deductor gives you, and in your Form 26AS next to each TDS entry.
My employer has no TAN. What happens?
The official FAQ says the employer can then not pay in the tax it cut, and may get a penalty. If your pay is taxable and no TDS was cut, you may have to pay the tax yourself.
Is a TAN the same as a PAN?
No. Your PAN (Permanent Account Number) is your own tax number. A TAN belongs to whoever cuts tax, such as an employer or bank. This check only looks up such a deductor, never a person's PAN.
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Sources (date read)
- Know TAN Details user manual: valid mobile, deductor TAN or name, state; no login; 'TAN' or 'Name' search with 'Category' and 'State'; 'Continue', 6-digit OTP valid 15 minutes with 3 tries, 'Validate', 'Resend OTP'; Basic Details and AO Details · 2026-11-06
- Know TAN Details FAQs: TAN is a 10-character number for those who cut or collect tax at source; registered and unregistered users; verify your deductor from Form 16/16A/26AS; quote TAN in your return; an employer without TAN cannot deposit TDS · 2026-11-06
- e-filing home page: 'Know TAN Details' is listed under 'Quick Links' (with 'Know Your JAO' and 'Verify PAN Status') · 2026-11-06
Updated: 2026-11-06