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Every highlighted city has a unique default code. It depends on the PIN code, type of assessee, or region. However, the default AO code for the city to which the ITR belongs is for the Applicant to file ITR returns, and is mentioned by the ward, circle, and range details, which are often unknown to the applicant.

To change your AO code, you need to write an application to the Assessing Officer and submit it to the AO officer.

You can find your AO code online through the NSDL portal, UTIITSL website, and Income Tax e-filing website. Here is the simple process to find your AO code through the NSDL PAN portal. You need to go to the NSDL website and search for the AO code, select your city of residency, then see the list of AO codes according to your present city, select the appropriate AO code according to the above details, and click on the 'submit' button.

To verify whether your PAN is active or not, you need to visit the official e-filing portal of the Income Tax website, click on the 'Verify PAN ', then enter your PAN number, full name, date of birth, mobile number, and click on continue. After receiving a 6-digit OTP on your registered mobile number, enter the OTP and click 'Validate'. You can then view the status of your PAN card, indicating whether it is operative or not.

There is no AO code for students and non-employed persons on a PAN card.

Yes, a PAN card is  Permanent, which is used for various identification and tax-related purposes like filing IT returns. The Income Tax Department issues a PAN card for providing easy banking, tax filing, and business registration purposes. You can also use your PAN card as a valid Identity document.

Five uses of PAN card: For filing ITR returns, for registering a business, for sale and purchase of a property, for various financial operations such as loans, opening bank accounts like NRE account and NRO account, and to invest in mutual funds, bonds, or shares.

A PAN card allows you to file your ITR returns for smooth financial transactions. With a PAN card, you can use it as an Identification document. It also helps you to get low TDS deductions on the savings account interest at 10%, and you can get the excess income tax refund on your TDS deducted more than the actual tax.

The PAN card was started by the Indian government in 1972, and under Section 139A of the Income-tax Act of 1961, all Indian tax-paying persons must have a valid PAN card in India.

A PAN card is a 10-digit alphanumeric character used by Indian taxable persons for filing ITRs, conducting error-free financial transactions, and serving as an identity document in financial departments and government organizations. The Income Tax Department issues it for various identity and financial purposes.

A PAN card enables smooth financial transactions, ITR filing, business registration, vehicle purchases (excluding 2-wheelers), payments of up to 25,000 at hotels and restaurants, share buying, bond purchases, mutual fund investments, and easy fund transfers outside India.

Yes, it is mandatory and must cover your entire transit time.

Yes, a transit visa Istanbul for Indians is required if you are exiting the airport or your flight connection requires immigration.

No, Turkey transit visa requirements are not needed if you are not changing airports in Turkey and staying within the transit zone.

No, transit visas on arrival are not offered as required.

Well, the Turkey transit visa is valid for a few days; however, it is advised to please check with the embassy, as the validity varies under different situations.

Overstaying for more than a given amount of time as per your visa will result in heavy fines, deportation, or future visa bans.

Yes, if the visa includes entry permission, you can leave the airport.

No, you cannot do that. You have to get another visa if you wish to change the type of visa.

According to section 139A of the Income Tax Act, a single person should only have a single PAN card. If a single person holds more than a single PAN, then according to section 272B of the Income Tax Act, an income tax officer can impose a fine of INR 10,000, or you can also go to jail for using more than a Single PAN card.

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