TDS before registration

Read Rule 114A.

You are required to obtain TAN within one month from the end of the month in which you are liable to deduct TDS. So, yes you can deduct before allotment of TAN. However, it should be obtained by the deadline else penalty under 203A applies.

Originally posted by : sabyasachi mukherjee
	Tan number is not mandatory.

do explain..

Originally posted by : sabyasachi mukherjee
	Tan number is not mandatory.

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