jeudi 17 avril 2014

How Getting A PAN Card Could Be Useful

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.

Getting the permanent account number enables individuals to undertake different financial activities including payment of taxes, filing income tax returns as well as in minimizing the taxes they pay. This is actually the number that shows the tax department whether you are compliant to tax laws or otherwise. You will not be able to file for returns or pay direct taxes if you lack the number.

You have to pay taxes when doing different transactions like in the purchase of immovable property worth least Rs. 5 Lakh. Everybody transacting in selling or purchasing an automobile, besides a two wheeler should also disclose their PAN number during the transaction since taxes may need to be paid. Therefore, getting this type of card becomes mandatory to be able to conduct such transactions.

The card is also mandatory if you are transacting amounts exceeding Rs. 25,000 in a hotel, restaurant, and travel to a foreign country. Additionally, payments of over Rs 50,000 to the Indian Reserve Bank when buying bonds are also subject to tax, charged on the number. This makes the card very essential in everyday life in India.

A PAN card is also essential whenever purchasing Rs 50,000 or more worth of shares. Likewise, you will need the card to deposit over Rs. 50,000 in a single bank within 24 hours. If you are buying bullions or jewelry exceeding Rs 5 Lakh, you will need the number.




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