CRN Full Form in Income Tax

What is the full form of CRN in Income Tax?

The CRN Full Form in Income Tax is Challan Reference Number. CRN, is a unique, usually six-digit, identification number attached to a challan, payment slip, used by people to make a deposit of their income tax in India. It is one of the essential components of identification for both taxpayers and the Income Tax Department in India to be able to trace and document tax payments. The present paper discusses CRN and its importance, and the information required with the CRN.

Importance of CRN

Income tax transparency and accountability depend on the CRN.  The CRN verifies your tax payment. The deposit may be confirmed using your Permanent Account Number. Conflicts about tax payments are avoided. You can track your ITD e-filing tax payment with the CRN.

Usage of CRN for Tax Payment

The Income Tax Department uses CRNs to facilitate tax payments. Payments are rapidly and precisely matched to taxpayer PANs utilizing the unique identification. Manual challan processing errors decrease with CRNs. This ensures accurate tax records and reduces ITD. CRNs assist the ITD track tax collection and identify defaulters. They may comply by acting.

Locating Your CRN

The tax deposit challan prominently displays the CRN. If you pay online using ITD e-filing or net banking, the CRN will be shown on the confirmation page and sent to your registered email address. Bank TAN receipts may contain CRNs for branch-deposited challans.