Why Budget 2026 Replaced TAN with PAN for TDS on NRI Property Sales

Earlier, resident buyers purchasing property from NRIs had to obtain a TAN only for one transaction, file TDS returns, and manage complex compliance. This resulted in: Procedural difficulty Delays in property transactions Penalties for technical defaults
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Earlier, resident buyers purchasing property from NRIs had to obtain a TAN only for one transaction, file TDS returns, and manage complex compliance.

This resulted in: Procedural difficulty
Delays in property transactions
Penalties for technical defaults

Budget 2026 fixes this.

✅ What Changed?

TAN requirement removed
PAN-based challan allowed for TDS deposit
TDS obligation under Section 195 continues

🎯 Why Government Did This?
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