Wrong TAN mentioned in Challan 281

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mahi devta

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04 May 2024 Wrong TAN mentioned in Challan 281, 20 days happened. how to claim refund. PLEASE REPLY

Asha Kanta Sharma

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11 July 2024 If you have made a tax payment using Challan 281 with a wrong TAN (Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number), and you need to claim a refund, here’s what you should do:

### Steps to Claim Refund for Wrong TAN in Challan 281:

1. **Identify the Error**:
- Confirm that the TAN mentioned in Challan 281 is incorrect.
- Ensure you have the correct TAN that should have been used for the tax payment.

2. **Contact the Bank**:
- Contact the bank through which you made the payment (e.g., net banking or physical bank branch).
- Explain the situation and inform them about the incorrect TAN used in the Challan.

3. **Submit Refund Application**:
- Obtain a copy of the Challan 281 with the incorrect TAN and any other relevant documents.
- Prepare a refund claim application addressed to the Assessing Officer (AO) of the Income Tax department where the payment was made.

4. **Document Submission**:
- Submit the refund claim application along with supporting documents (like proof of payment, copy of incorrect Challan, correct TAN details, etc.) to the AO.

5. **Follow-Up**:
- Follow up with the AO regularly to ensure your refund claim is processed.
- Maintain records of all communication and document submissions for future reference.

6. **Correction of TAN**:
- Ensure that the correct TAN is used for any future tax payments to avoid similar issues.

### Additional Tips:

- **Timely Action**: Act promptly to rectify the error to avoid delays in processing your refund claim.
- **Professional Assistance**: If needed, seek assistance from a tax professional or advisor who can guide you through the process and ensure compliance with procedural requirements.
- **Online Portal**: Check if there are online options available for filing refund claims or for contacting tax authorities.

### Conclusion:

Correcting a wrong TAN in Challan 281 and claiming a refund involves providing documentation to support the correction and submitting a refund claim application to the appropriate Income Tax Assessing Officer. Prompt action and accuracy in documentation will help expedite the refund process.