In case an individual has not linked his/her PAN with Aadhaar by June 30, 2023 then in all probability it has got classified as inoperative by now. An inoperative PAN will have the same effect as if no PAN exists and it cannot be quoted anywhere where PAN is required to be quoted.
An individual can take advantage of income tax department s pay later feature to first file his income tax return (ITR) and pay the self-assessment (if any) at a later date. However this option comes with its owk risks like possible consideration of assessee in default, interest, etc.
Annual Information Statement (AIS) is an important document because many tax filers reconcile their own data with AIS. However do note that if one has paid any self-assessment tax while filing ITR for FY 2022-23 then the AIS for FY 2023-24 will show this and not AIS for FY 2022-23.
An income tax notice is an official communication from the income tax department. It is not a cause of worry if an individual reads the notice carefully and corrects the defects mentioned in the notice. Read here to know in detail what do different types of notices actually mean and by when they could be served.
Missed the ITR deadline of July 31, 2023 and have a net taxable income above Rs 5 lakh for FY 2022-23 (AY 2023-24)? Pay Rs 5,000 as penalty and file a belated ITR under section 139 (4) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Read below how to pay up the penalty while filing a belated ITR.