Banking
PAN
pronounced: [P-A-N]
Permanent Account Number is a 10-character alphanumeric identifier issued by the Income Tax Department to individuals and entities for tracking financial transactions and ensuring tax compliance.
Example
For FY 2024-25, an individual earning ₹15 lakh/year in the new tax regime pays ₹1.04 lakh tax (after standard deduction). This includes zero tax up to ₹7 lakh under Section 87A rebate. Old regime tax on the same income would be ₹1.56 lakh (without deductions).
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Last updated: 21 May 2026