{"id":4755,"date":"2023-09-22T14:14:39","date_gmt":"2023-09-22T14:14:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bdsadvisories.com\/?page_id=4755"},"modified":"2023-09-23T08:24:34","modified_gmt":"2023-09-23T08:24:34","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bdsadvisories.com\/index.php\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"4755\" class=\"elementor elementor-4755\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9650ada e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9650ada\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;full&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce5227c elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"ce5227c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! 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elementor - v3.17.0 - 08-11-2023 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-large\">Permanent Account Number <\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c17a7bf e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c17a7bf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;full&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9bdf9e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9bdf9e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 20.95pt 0cm;\">What Is PAN?<\/h3><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A typical PAN is AABPS1205E.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a unique alphanumeric identification number consisting of ten characters. It is issued by the Income Tax Department and is typically presented in the format, such as AABPS1205E.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Why Is It Necessary To Have PAN?<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It is a requirement to include your Permanent Account Number (PAN) when filing your income tax return and in all communications with income tax authorities. Additionally, starting from January 1, 2005, PAN must be mentioned on challans for any payments owed to the Income Tax Department.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">PAN is required in all documents related to financial transactions as notified by the Central Board of Direct Taxes. This includes transactions such as buying or selling immovable property or a motor vehicle, cash payments exceeding Rs. 25,000 to hotels and restaurants, and transactions related to foreign travel. PAN is also mandatory for obtaining a telephone or cellular connection, as well as for making a time deposit exceeding Rs. 50,000 with a bank or post office or depositing cash of Rs. 50,000 or more in a bank.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">How does Income Tax Department ensure that PAN is quoted on transactions mentioned above?<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It is a legal obligation for an individual receiving a document related to economic or financial transactions as notified by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) to verify that the PAN has been correctly provided in the document.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Is it compulsory to quote PAN on return of income?<\/span><\/h3><p><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Yes, it is mandatory to provide your PAN (Permanent Account Number) when filing your income tax return.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">How will these authorities verify PAN?<\/span><\/h3><p><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">You can verify a PAN (Permanent Account Number) on the official website of the Income Tax department.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">How will these authorities verify PAN?<\/span><\/h3><p><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Income Tax department provides a facility on its website to verify PAN (Permanent Account Number).<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It&#8217;s mandatory for the following individuals\/entities to obtain PAN:<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">1. All existing assesses or taxpayers.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">2. Persons required to furnish a return of income, even on behalf of others.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">3. Any person intending to enter into financial transactions where quoting PAN is mandatory.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Assessing Officer may also allot PAN to any person either on their own or upon specific request from that person.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Can a person obtain or use more than one PAN?<\/span><\/h3><p><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Obtaining or possessing more than one PAN (Permanent Account Number) is indeed against the law in India.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Where to apply for PAN?<\/span><\/h3><p><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">To enhance PAN-related services, the Income Tax department has granted authorization to Unity Trust of India-Infrastructure Technology and Services Limited (UTIISL) to establish and oversee IT PAN Service Centers in all cities or towns with an Income Tax office. Additionally, the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) has been authorized to provide PAN services through TIN Facilitation Centers. To ensure accessibility for PAN applicants in major cities, UTIISL has established multiple IT PAN Service Centers, and similarly, there are multiple TIN Facilitation Centers available.<\/span><\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 20.95pt 0cm;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 23.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Figtree',serif; color: black; letter-spacing: -.35pt;\">How to apply for a PAN? Can an application for PAN be made on plain paper?<\/span><\/h3><p><br \/>The PAN application must be submitted using Form 49A. You can obtain a PAN application form (Form 49A) by downloading it from the Income Tax department&#8217;s website, UTIISL, or NSDL (www.incometaxindia.gov.in, www.utiisl.co.in, or tin.nsdl.com). Alternatively, you can obtain the form by printing it through local printers or photocopying it on A4 size 70 GSM paper. It is also available at IT PAN Service centers and TIN Facilitation centers for your convenience.<\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 20.95pt 0cm;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 23.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Figtree',serif; color: black; letter-spacing: -.35pt;\">Can an application for PAN be made in Form 49A obtained from anywhere?<\/span><\/h3><p><br \/>Certainly, you can submit a PAN application using Form 49A obtained from any source other than IT PAN Service Centers or TIN Facilitation Centers. This includes using a form downloaded from the websites of the Income Tax department, UTIISL, or NSDL, as well as forms printed by local printers or photocopies of downloaded or printed forms.<\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 20.95pt 0cm;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 23.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Figtree',serif; color: black; letter-spacing: -.35pt;\">Can an application for PAN be made through Internet?<\/span><\/h3><p><br \/>Yes, you can apply for a new PAN card or request changes or corrections in PAN data through the internet. Additionally, you can also apply for fresh PAN allotment online. For more information, please visit the website www.tin-nsdl.com.<\/p><h3>What if I submit incomplete Form 49A?<\/h3><p><br \/>IT PAN Service Centers or TIN Facilitation Centers are not authorized to accept incomplete or deficient PAN applications. Nevertheless, these centers are available to help applicants correctly fill out Form 49A or &#8216;Request For New PAN Card Or\/ And Changes In PAN Data,&#8217; depending on the situation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb94765 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cb94765\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;full&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e56ed3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7e56ed3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 20.95pt 0cm;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 23.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Figtree, serif; letter-spacing: -0.35pt; color: #000000;\">What documents and information have to be submitted along with the application for Form 49A?<\/span><\/h3><p><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2022 Individual applicants should attach a recent colored photograph (Stamp Size: 3.5 cm x 2.5 cm) to Form 49A. <\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2022 A proof of &#8216;Identity&#8217; and &#8216;Address&#8217; from the list specified in Rule 114 must be provided. <\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2022 Form 49A must include the designation and code of the relevant Assessing Officer of the Income Tax department.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Which documents will serve as proof of &#8216;Identity&#8217; in case of Individual applicants, including minors and HUF( Hindu Undivided Family) applicants?<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A copy of any of the following documents can be provided as proof of &#8216;Identity&#8217; and &#8216;Address&#8217;:<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2022 School leaving certificate or matriculation certificate from a recognized educational institution.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2022 Degree certificate from a recognized educational institution.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2022 Copy of a depository account statement, credit card statement, or bank account statement.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2022 Water bill, ration card, or property tax assessment order.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2022 Passport.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2022 Voter identity card.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2022 Driving license.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2022 Certificate of identity signed by a Member of Parliament (MP), Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), Municipal Councilor, or a Gazetted Officer.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If the PAN applicant is a minor, any of the documents mentioned above belonging to either of the parents or the legal guardian of the minor will be accepted as proof of identity.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If a PAN application is submitted on behalf of a Hindu Undivided Family (HUF), any of the documents mentioned above related to the Karta (head) of the HUF will be considered as proof of identity.<\/span><\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 20.95pt 0cm;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 23.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Figtree, serif; letter-spacing: -0.35pt; color: #000000;\">What is proof of &#8216;Address&#8217; for Individual applicants, including minors and HUF applicants?<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A copy of an electricity bill, telephone bill, depository account statement, credit card statement, bank account statement, ration card, employer certificate, passport, voter identity card, property tax assessment order, driving license, rent receipt, or a certificate of address signed by an MP\/MLA\/Municipal Councilor\/Gazetted Officer can be provided as proof of address.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If the PAN applicant is a minor, any of the aforementioned documents belonging to the parents or guardian of the minor can be used as proof of address.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If a PAN application is submitted on behalf of a Hindu Undivided Family (HUF), any of the aforementioned documents related to the Karta of the HUF will serve as proof of address.<\/span><\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 20.95pt 0cm;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 23.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Figtree, serif; letter-spacing: -0.35pt; color: #000000;\">What documents will serve as proof of Identity and Address for other applicants?<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A copy of the Certificate of Registration issued by the Registrar of Companies, Certificate of Registration issued by the Registrar of Firms, Partnership Deed, Trust Deed, Certificate of Registration Number issued by the Charity Commissioner, Agreement, Certificate of Registration Number issued by the Charity Commissioner, Registrar of Cooperative Society, or any other document issued by a competent authority, Central or State Government Department, that establishes the identity and address of the person.<\/span><\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 20.95pt 0cm;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 23.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Figtree, serif; letter-spacing: -0.35pt; color: #000000;\">Is a photograph compulsory for making an application for PAN?<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A photograph is mandatory for &#8216;Individual&#8217; applicants only.<\/span><\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 20.95pt 0cm;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 23.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Figtree, serif; letter-spacing: -0.35pt; color: #000000;\">Is father&#8217;s name compulsory for female (including married\/divorced\/widow) applicants?<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In the PAN application (Form 49A), only the father&#8217;s name is required to be filled. Female applicants, regardless of their marital status, should only provide their father&#8217;s name in the PAN application.<\/span><\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 20.95pt 0cm;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 23.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Figtree, serif; letter-spacing: -0.35pt; color: #000000;\">Is it compulsory to mention telephone numbers on Form 49A?<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Providing a telephone number is not mandatory, but including one may facilitate quicker communication.<\/span><\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 20.95pt 0cm;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 23.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Figtree, serif; letter-spacing: -0.35pt; color: #000000;\">Who can apply on behalf of non-resident, minor, lunatic, idiot, and court of wards?<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Section 160 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, stipulates that a non-resident, a minor, a person with unsound mind, a person under the court of wards, and other individuals falling under similar categories may be represented by a Representative Assessee. In such instances, the application for PAN shall be submitted by the Representative Assessee.<\/span><\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 20.95pt 0cm;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 23.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Figtree, serif; letter-spacing: -0.35pt; color: #000000;\">Do you need to apply for a PAN when you move or transfer from one city to another?<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Permanent Account Number (PAN), as its name implies, remains constant throughout the PAN holder&#8217;s lifetime and does not undergo any changes. However, if there is a change in address or city, it may result in a change in the Assessing Officer. In such cases, it is essential to inform the nearest IT PAN Service Center or TIN Facilitation Center to make the necessary corrections in the PAN databases of the Income Tax department. These requests should be submitted using the &#8220;Request For New PAN Card Or\/ And Changes In PAN Data&#8221; form.<\/span><\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 20.95pt 0cm;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 23.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Figtree, serif; letter-spacing: -0.35pt; color: #000000;\">Will the existing PAN cards issued by the Department remain valid?<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">All PANs that have been assigned and PAN cards issued by the Department will remain valid. Individuals who have already been allocated a PAN do not need to reapply.<\/span><\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 20.95pt 0cm;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 23.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Figtree, serif; letter-spacing: -0.35pt; color: #000000;\">I want to pay taxes today but I do not have a PAN?<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Getting a new PAN allotted typically takes about 15 days. However, if you apply through the Internet and pay the processing fee with a credit card, you can obtain a PAN in approximately 5 days. It&#8217;s recommended to start the process of obtaining a PAN well in advance.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 FAQ NRI Taxation\u00a0\/\u00a0FAQ \u00a0 Permanent Account Number What Is PAN? A typical PAN is AABPS1205E.A Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a unique alphanumeric identification number consisting of ten characters. 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