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.
If you wish to start being compliant, you begin by determining whether you should use form 49A or Form 49AA to apply. You are able to confirm whichever you qualify for by going to income tax department website of India after which you can apply online in the approved website. You need your copy of national ID or passport and evidence of your address and pay the necessary application fees.
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.
You will also need a PAN card when buying shares exceeding Rs. 50,000 in value. The number will also be needed when depositing over Rs 50,000 in a bank within 24 hrs. Payment of at least Rs 5 Lakh to buy bullions or jewelry also has to be supported by this number.
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