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PAN Rules are changing from April 1, 2026 and most taxpayers are unprepared.

The era of "Instant PAN" using only Aadhaar is coming to an end. Starting next week, the process becomes stricter and more document-heavy.

Here is everything you need to know.

1. Single Document Process: Until March 31, 2026, you could get a PAN using just your Aadhaar card.

From April 1, Aadhaar alone will NOT be enough. You will now be mandatory required to submit additional supporting documents, specifically for Date of Birth (DOB) proof.

2. The New "Form 93" & "Form 95": The familiar Form 49A (for Indians) and 49AA (for NRIs) are being retired.

These are being replaced by:

Form 93: For Indian citizens/companies.
Form 95: For non-residents/foreign entities.

3. Mandatory Name Matching (No Flexibility): Earlier, you could have "S.K. Jain" on PAN and "Sandeep Kumar Jain" on Aadhaar. No more.

Under the new rules, the name on your PAN application must match your Aadhaar record character-for-character. If there is even a single spelling difference, the system will block the application.

4. What counts as valid DOB proof now? : Since Aadhaar is no longer sufficient for DOB, you must keep one of these ready:

➡️ Birth Certificate
➡️ Matriculation (Class 10) Certificate
➡️ Passport
➡️ Voter ID
➡️ Driving License
➡️ Magistrate-signed Affidavit

5. New Transaction Thresholds: It’s not all bad news! The 2026 rules also increased PAN quoting limits:

➡️ Cash Txns: Limit raised to ₹10 Lakh/year (from ₹50k/day).
➡️ Property: Required above ₹20 Lakh (was ₹10 Lakh).
➡️ Vehicles: Required above ₹5 Lakh.
➡️ Hotels/Events: Required above ₹1 Lakh.

6. Action Plan for Taxpayers :

1. Check if your Aadhaar name matches your existing bank and ID documents.
2. If applying for a new PAN, do it BEFORE March 31 to save on extra paperwork.
3. Ensure you have your Birth Certificate or Class 10 marksheet ready for April 1.

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