Form 26AB Compliance Status API – Instant TDS Compliance Verification API for Businesses in India
The Form 26AB Compliance Status API enables businesses, fintech platforms, NBFCs, and enterprises to instantly verify a user's TDS compliance status as per Income Tax regulations in India.
Income Tax Department
Government of India
Form 26 Compliance Status
Compliant
Verified: No Defaults
Permanent Account Number (PAN)
ABCDE1234F
Taxpayer Category
Individual
Total Tax Credit (26AS)
₹4,28,550.00
TDS Deposited
100% Match
Digital Traceability
This status is dynamically pulled from the CPC Database.
Unique Doc ID: ITD-26-99281-Z
Compliance Breakdown
Advance Tax Status
Q1, Q2, Q3 Filed
UP TO DATE
High Value Transactions (AIS)
- Purchase of Immovable Property: Reported
- Credit Card Payments (>10L): Reported
- Mutual Fund Units: Reported
E-Verify Completed
This report has been authenticated using EVC/DSC. The data matches the TRACES Centralized Processing Center records.
SECURE
Section 203AA
Income Tax Act, 1961
Hover to Audit Report
Automated Form 26AB & Compliance Tracking
Verify taxpayer compliance and specify high-value transaction history. Eliminate manual verification with instant API-driven status updates.
1. Provide PAN
Submit the individual or corporate PAN to the compliance inquiry endpoint.
2. Instant Fetch
Our API retrieves data from the TRACES portal for the latest specified financial transactions.
3. Get Compliance
Receive detailed status: Compliant, Non-Compliant, or Specified Person verification.
Why Use Compliance Enquiry API?
Minimize regulatory risks and automate due diligence by verifying the income tax compliance status of users and vendors instantly.
Section 206AB/206CCA Verification
Identify "Specified Persons" in real-time to apply correct TDS/TCS rates as per latest tax norms.
Direct TRACES Integration
Verified data fetched directly from official government sources ensuring 100% data authenticity.
High-Speed Processing
Engineered for low latency with automated retries to ensure sub-2 second response for high-volume lookups.
Data Encryption & Privacy
End-to-end encrypted requests with ISO-compliant protocols to safeguard sensitive PAN data.
Audit Readiness
Maintain digital logs of all compliance checks for seamless reporting during internal or statutory audits.
Flexible Scalability
Easily scale from batch processing to real-time API calls to match your business transaction volume.
Advanced Tracking for Form 26AB Compliance
Verify the "Specified Person" status under Section 206AB and 206CCA instantly. Ensure your business remains compliant with the latest TDS/TCS regulations.
Real-Time PAN Validation
Query the compliance portal using a PAN to fetch real-time filing status. Confirm instantly if a vendor has filed their income tax returns for the relevant years.
Automated TDS/TCS Rates
Receive verified signals on whether to apply higher deduction rates. Eliminate manual errors by integrating automated compliance checks into your payout flow.
Non-Compliance Alerts
Identify high-risk vendors and non-filers before making payments. Keep your financial records audit-ready with definitive proof of compliance verification.
Critical for Regulatory Assurance
Verifying Form 26AB status is essential for preventing tax litigation and penalties. Our API provides the automated tools needed to identify specified persons, manage withholding tax liabilities, and ensure seamless compliance across your entire vendor and partner ecosystem.
🔐 Key Features of Form 26AB Compliance API
Verify taxpayer "Specified Person" status and return filing history with a high-speed API designed for Section 206AB and 206CCA regulatory compliance.
Real-Time Status
Instantly retrieve the current compliance state of any PAN from "Compliant" to "Non-Compliant."
ITD Reference
Obtain official department status codes and verification timestamps for regulatory audit trails.
Bulk Verification
Automate your quarterly vendor due-diligence by syncing API responses with your payroll or ERP.
Secure Handshake
Each compliance check is protected by enterprise-grade authentication and secure API protocols.
Detailed Response
Get specific filing details (ITR status, TDS aggregate) to determine the correct tax rate.
Sub-Second Latency
Optimized architecture ensures compliance lookups respond in milliseconds for automated onboarding.
Risk Mitigation
Direct access to compliance data empowers your finance teams to prevent higher tax liability instantly.
Omnichannel Sync
Maintain consistent verification status across vendor portals, HRMS, and accounting systems.
How Compliance Enquiry Works
Verify any payee compliance status from the moment of onboarding until the final tax deduction is recorded.
Initiate Lookup
Pass the Payee PAN or Bulk PAN List through our secure endpoint.
Verification Flow
The API communicates with the TRACES/ITD gateway for the latest filing records.
Data Processing
Our system parses the ITD response to extract "Specified Person" flags and filing status.
Final Status
The compliance status is returned to your system, triggering the correct TDS rate application.
Why IDSPay is Better than Other Compliance Verification APIs?
See how we outperform the industry standards for Form 26AB and 206AB data.
Direct ITD Sync
Real-time connectivity ensures you always have the latest taxpayer compliance status.
Precise Logic
Accurately identifies "Specified Persons" based on ITR filing and TDS/TCS aggregates.
Audit-Ready Logs
Every response includes official timestamps for regulatory record-keeping.
Volume Optimized
Scalable infrastructure designed for bulk verification during peak tax cycles.
Compliance Support
Dedicated assistance for integrating complex Section 206AB logic into your financial workflows and ERPs.
Integrate Compliance Check in Minutes
Verify PAN compliance status and determine correct TDS rates effortlessly. Fully documented SDKs for Node.js, PHP, Python, and Java.
curl --request POST \
--url "[https://api.idspay.in/v3/compliance/check-26ab](https://api.idspay.in/v3/compliance/check-26ab)" \
--header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' \
--header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
--data '{
"pan_number": "ABCDE1234F",
"financial_year": "2025-26",
"request_type": "SPECIFIED_PERSON_CHECK"
}'{
"status": "SUCCESS",
"data": {
"is_specified_person": false,
"pan_status": "OPERATIVE",
"verification_id": "CMP20260410",
"pan_name": "John Doe",
"tds_rate_applicable": "NORMAL",
"reconciled": true
}
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< 500ms
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common developer queries about integrating the Form 26AB Compliance Status API.
1. What is the Form 26AB Compliance Status API?
This API allows deductors to check if a person is a "Specified Person" under Section 206AB or 206CCA of the Income Tax Act. It confirms whether higher TDS/TCS rates apply based on their return filing history.
2. Why is Section 206AB/206CCA compliance important?
These sections mandate higher tax deduction/collection for payees who haven't filed their ITRs for the relevant period. Our API automates this check to ensure you apply the correct tax rate.
3. What details are required to check compliance?
You only need the Permanent Account Number (PAN) of the individual or entity. The API queries the IT Department's database to return their current "Specified Person" status.
4. Does the API provide PAN-Aadhaar linking status?
Yes, the API response includes the linking status, as an inoperative PAN due to non-linking also impacts the applicable TDS rates and compliance requirements.
5. How often should I check the compliance status?
It is recommended to check status at the beginning of each financial year and quarterly before processing payments to account for any changes in the taxpayer's filing status on the IT portal.
6. Does it provide the exact ITR filing dates?
The API confirms whether the ITR was filed within the prescribed timelines as per Section 206AB. While it returns compliance flags, it does not expose sensitive filing data beyond regulatory needs.
7. Is the compliance data fetched directly from the IT Department?
Yes. The API acts as a secure gateway to the official "Compliance Check" facility provided by the Income Tax Department, ensuring 100% data authenticity and legal validity.
8. Can I use this for bulk vendor verification?
Absolutely. The API is designed for high-concurrency and can be integrated into your ERP or payroll system to automate compliance checks for thousands of vendors simultaneously.
9. What is the response time for a single PAN check?
Our API is optimized for sub-second responses, typically returning the compliance status within 200-500ms, making it suitable for real-time onboarding journeys.
10. How do I handle "Non-Compliant" status in my system?
If the API returns a "Specified Person" flag, your system should automatically apply the higher tax rate (usually twice the prescribed rate or 5%, whichever is higher) as per the law.