PAN (Permanent Account Number) is a 10-digit alphanumeric number issued by the Income Tax Department to taxpayers. It is required for filing income tax returns and various financial transactions. A PAN card contains the PAN number, name, date of birth, and other identifying information. To apply for a PAN, one needs valid identity and address proof documents and can apply online or through authorized representatives.

1. PAN – Know it all
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2. •Learning Objectives
When you have completed this module , you will be able to understand :

3. What is a PAN Card?
• PAN = Permanent Account Number
• It is a 10 digit Alphanumeric number , issued in the form of a
laminated Card , by the Income Tax Department of India under
the supervision of Central Board of Direct taxes (CBDT).
• It is a must for all those who file their Income Tax Return.
• It is always recommended to file “Zero” tax even if you do not
have any Tax liability.
• The primary purpose of PAN is to bring a universal identification
key factor for all financial transactions.
• The PAN is unique, national, & permanent.

4. Information in Your PAN CARD!
A typical Pan Card showing the details that it holds.

5. Information in Your PAN CARD!
PAN Number explained….

6. Information in Your PAN CARD!
PAN Number explained…

7. Information in Your PAN CARD!
PAN Number explained…

8. Where is it Required?

9. How to Apply or get it?
Your various available options are:
• Contact PAN • If you are an • Apply Online or
Application Employee , contact download the
Representatives. your HR Department application form @
https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/pan/form

10. Documents Requiem
Proof of Identity

11. Documents Requiem
Proof of Residence

12. Summary
What have we covered?
Now you are aware of the
basic information required to
obtain YOUR PAN CARD.
• The central government has
introduced a new online
service called "Know Your PAN"
to verify or validate new and
existing PAN numbers, which
can be done by visiting
• https://incometaxindiaefiling.g
ov.in/portal/knowpan.do