TAN Exemption for Resident Individuals & HUFs on Immovable Property Purchases from 1st Oct 2026



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The government is set to ease compliance for resident individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) purchasing immovable property. From 1st October 2026, these buyers will no longer need to obtain a Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number (TAN) when the seller is a non-resident. This change addresses the previous burden of acquiring a TAN for a single property transaction, making the process simpler and more efficient.

The government has proposed a relaxation from the requirement to obtain a Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number (TAN) for certain property transactions involving non-resident sellers. Existing Legal Position under Section 397 Section 397(1)(a) of the Income-tax Act mandates that every person
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FAQ :

Resident individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) purchasing immovable property will benefit from this exemption.

The proposed amendment will take effect from 1 October 2026.

No, the exemption specifically applies when the seller of the immovable property is a non-resident.

TAN stands for Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number, which is generally required for anyone deducting or collecting tax.

No, the obligation to deduct and deposit Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) continues. The exemption is only from the procedural burden of obtaining a TAN for such a transaction.




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