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New PAN Regulations for NRIs, Foreign Entities & Their Representatives

Income Tax : India’s new PAN compliance framework introduces stricter documentation and verification requirements for NRIs and foreign entiti...

May 12, 2026 1821 Views 0 comment Print

Changes in Application for PAN w.e.f 01.04.2026

Income Tax : The issue involves stricter PAN application requirements removing Aadhaar-only filings. The key takeaway is that additional identi...

April 4, 2026 4254 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax Form No. 93/94/95/96: Application for Allotment of PAN

Income Tax : The government introduced new PAN forms to simplify application procedures and reduce errors. The update ensures better user exper...

March 26, 2026 27285 Views 0 comment Print

TDS Demand Pending Due to PAN–Aadhaar Non-Linking: What to Do?

Income Tax : The framework clarifies that relief from higher TDS/TCS applies only within specific timelines under CBDT circulars. PAN activatio...

March 21, 2026 4044 Views 0 comment Print

Inoperative PAN – A Silent Tax Trap for Non-Residents

Income Tax : Database mismatches can wrongly deactivate PAN for NRIs, resulting in higher tax withholding and significant capital blockage duri...

February 23, 2026 747 Views 0 comment Print


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Draft Income Tax Rule 157 – Persons Exempt from Obtaining PAN under Section 262

Income Tax : Rule 157 of the Draft Income-tax Rules, 2026 exempts specified non-residents and eligible foreign investors from obtaining PAN, su...

March 1, 2026 675 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Income Tax Rule 154 – Application for allotment of a PAN

Income Tax : Rule 158 of the Draft Income-tax Rules, 2026 prescribes detailed PAN application forms, timelines, document requirements, and Aadh...

March 1, 2026 576 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Income Tax Rule 159: Transactions in relation to which PAN is to be quoted or applied for Section 262(1)(f), 262(10)(c) and 262(10)(e)

Income Tax : Draft Rule 159 mandates quoting or applying for PAN in specified high-value banking, securities, property and cash transactions, w...

March 1, 2026 1068 Views 0 comment Print

Govt Plans PAN 2.0 Rollout to Simplify Tax Services

Income Tax : PAN 2.0 to simplify PAN/TAN processes with tech upgrades. Project to launch in 18 months post MSP onboarding. India has over 81 cr...

August 7, 2025 846 Views 0 comment Print

When Unknown PANs Haunt Your Inbox – How to Protect Yourself

Income Tax : Received an unknown PAN alert? Learn how to protect yourself! This article covers a taxpayer's recent dilemma with unauthorized PA...

June 16, 2025 4368 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Delay Condonation Request Directed to Correct Jurisdiction After PAN Transfer

Income Tax : The Court directed the jurisdictional authority to consider the delay condonation request after PAN transfer. It held that the app...

April 4, 2026 807 Views 0 comment Print

Madras HC Directs Restoration of Old PAN After New PAN Cancelled

Income Tax : The High Court recorded that the new PAN had been cancelled and directed the petitioner to apply for restoration of the old PAN. T...

February 26, 2026 570 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Raipur Grants Relief Where PAN Status Mix-Up Led to Taxation as Partnership Firm

Income Tax : The ITAT relied on orders under section 148A(d) for subsequent years where reopening was dropped, holding the assessee to be a loc...

February 24, 2026 423 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Jaipur Granted Taxpayer One More Chance to Disown PAN-Linked Bank Account

Income Tax : The tribunal allowed a remand where unexplained cash deposits were added based on a PAN-linked account. The key takeaway is that e...

January 14, 2026 264 Views 0 comment Print

Madras HC directs New PAN After CIBIL Damage from Duplicate PAN

Income Tax : The Court directed issuance of a new PAN after a duplicate allotment caused the petitioner’s financial record to be linked to an...

November 27, 2025 813 Views 0 comment Print


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SEBI Clarifies PAN Rules for FPIs as New Income-Tax Forms Created Onboarding Difficulties

SEBI : SEBI issued clarifications after revised PAN application forms under the Income-tax Rules, 2026 created compliance challenges for ...

May 16, 2026 258 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Notifies PAN CR-01 & CR-02 Forms to Simplify PAN Data Corrections

Income Tax : The CBDT has introduced new forms for PAN correction to ensure a uniform process. Taxpayers must now use designated forms for accu...

April 1, 2026 17163 Views 0 comment Print

Penalty Imposed for Non-Disclosure of PAN in Private Placement

Company Law : The adjudicating authority penalised a company and its directors for failing to disclose allottees’ PAN in Form PAS-3. The order...

November 28, 2025 417 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Relaxes TDS/TCS for PAN-Aadhaar Linking

Income Tax : CBDT Circular 9/2025 offers partial relief for higher TDS/TCS on inoperative PANs, extending compliance deadlines for taxpayers wh...

July 21, 2025 28047 Views 2 comments Print

NPCI Mandates Bank Integration for Real-Time PAN-Bank Validation

Finance : NPCI mandates NACH banks to integrate a Real-Time PAN and Bank Account Validation API for government use, including the Income Tax...

June 17, 2025 1425 Views 0 comment Print


PAN-Aadhaar Linking update: Stats, Consequences and Collection

December 13, 2023 2637 Views 0 comment Print

Introduction: The Government of India, through the Ministry of Finance’s Department of Revenue, has provided essential updates on PAN-Aadhaar linking. Addressing specific queries from Rajya Sabha member Smt. Phulo Devi Netam, the Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance, Shri Pankaj Chaudhary, has shed light on PAN-Aadhaar linkage statistics, inactivation details, consequences, and the […]

Consequences of Inoperative PAN: Financial, Legal & Compliance Implications

December 11, 2023 7599 Views 0 comment Print

Discover repercussions of an inactive PAN card in India—impacting financial transactions, compliance, tax processing, and legal standing. Learn how to rectify and avoid complications

PAN Aadhaar Linking: Consequences, TDS & Income Tax Act Sections

December 11, 2023 52149 Views 2 comments Print

Understand the consequences of not linking PAN with Aadhaar by the deadline, TDS implications, and key sections of the Income Tax Act. Learn about the linking process, fees, and how to avoid 20% TDS. Explore Section 194C (TDS on Payments to Contractors and Sub-Contractors) and Section 194A (TDS on interest on loan), including thresholds, rates, and compliance. Stay informed to ensure compliance with the latest regulations

‘Ek ki Karni Dusre ki Bharni’ in TDS Defaults due to Inoperative PAN

December 11, 2023 35553 Views 7 comments Print

Explore the challenges faced by taxpayers due to TDS defaults linked to inoperative PANs. Understand the issues, resolutions, and potential solutions to this tax dilemma.

TDS rates in case of Specified Person having Inoperative PAN

December 8, 2023 132369 Views 5 comments Print

Explore TDS rates for Specified Persons and those with Inoperative PAN under sections 139AA, 206AA, and 206AB. Learn implications, exceptions, and check your status on the Income Tax Reporting Portal.

Higher TDS deduction due to PAN Holder’s Negligence

December 4, 2023 5412 Views 0 comment Print

TDS challenges due to PAN-Aadhar non-linkage. Understand the repercussions leading to TAN holder notices and remedies for escalated TDS deductions.

Bombay HC quashes Reassessment against Non-Existent Entity with Active PAN

November 26, 2023 3294 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about Bombay High Court’s Quashing of Reassessment notice by the Tax Department against a non-existent entity with an active PAN in this AY 2016-17 and AY 2017-18 case study.

PAN Quoting: 18 Transactions That Demand PAN Details

November 24, 2023 11742 Views 0 comment Print

Explore 18 transactions that necessitate quoting of PAN as per Section 139(5)(c) of Income Tax Act. Learn about penalties and compliance for PAN-related activities.

Online Form 10F Filing Without PAN by Non-Resident- A Comprehensive Guide

November 15, 2023 24405 Views 0 comment Print

Process and requirements for online filing of Form 10F by non-residents without PAN. Detailed steps, relevant provisions, and document checklist provided for seamless tax compliance in India

Difference Between PAN Card and TAN Number

October 27, 2023 5025 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the difference between PAN card and TAN number in India for your business. Tax account deduction number (TAN) and permanent account number (PAN) Card are explained, so you can meet compliance requirements.

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