The Essence Of Having A PAN Card

By Ashis Jain


Payment of different taxes is mandatory for everyone who is within different tax brackets. However, many people evade taxes due to lack of a proper method of netting them to make them pay taxes. However, this is slowly becoming hard for people to evade paying taxes for different situations due to the various regulations that have been put in place. For instance, the tax authority has introduced such systems like the PAN card within the tax system in order to get more people to comply with the law. Having it has numerous benefits.

This 10 digit alphanumeric unique identity is what is used to identify people for tax purposes. It is designed to be used in many other transactions where your identity is key to making the transactions authentic. The idea is to keep every financial transaction that comprises of a tax element in track with the main goal of preventing tax evasion.

If you earn any taxable income in India, you should apply to be allocated your own PAN; this applies to foreign nationals that pay taxes in India. It is also important for businesses to apply for the card from the tax department if they have a turnover of at least Rs 5 Lakh in the previous year before application. Having such a number will ensure that you are compliant with the tax laws in the country.

For you to be issued with your own PAN card, it is important to understand whether you should fill form 49A or 49AA. This information can be obtained from the Income tax department of India and visiting the office to apply or applying online. The application process requires that you submit a copy of your national ID and any proof of your place of residence and paying the requisite amount through a demand draft, cheque or cash.

Having the permanent account number allows people to undertake different financial activities including payment of taxes, filing income tax returns and in avoiding being charged more taxes than necessary. This is the number that shows the tax department that you are tax compliant or not. You cannot file income tax returns or pay direct taxes if you do not have this number.

If you are doing any transaction involving the sale or purchase of property whose value is at least Rs 5 Lakh, the law requires that you must have a PAN card to conduct the transactions. Additionally, the number is essential when buying any automobile that is not a two wheeler. You simply will not be able to do such transactions if you lack the card.

It is important that anyone who wants to pay money exceeding Rs 25,000 to a restaurant, travel company or to a hotel registers this with the income tax department. Additionally, you are subject to tax is you pay over Rs 50,000 to buy bonds at the Reserve Bank of India. This makes it necessary to have the card for compliance.

Additionally, you will require a PAN card when purchasing shares exceeding Rs. 50,000 in value. The amount may also be needed when adding over Rs 50,000 in a single banking institution within 24 hours. Payment with a minimum of Rs 5 Lakh to purchase bullions or jewellery also needs to be registered for tax purposes.




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