Income Tax Rules 2026: PAN Now Mandatory for Post Office Transactions



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From April 1, 2026, India Post is rolling out new Income Tax Rules, 2026, requiring a PAN for various financial transactions. Forms 15G and 15H are now replaced by a single Form 121 for declaring non-deduction of TDS. New forms, 97 and 98, are introduced for those without a PAN and for reporting purposes, respectively. Strict reporting deadlines and the introduction of a Unique Identification Number (UIN) for declarations aim to enhance transparency and compliance.

The Department of Posts has officially implemented the Income Tax Rules, 2026, bringing significant changes to how financial transactions are handled at post offices across India. The new framework, effective from April 1, 2026, introduces stricter reporting norms, mandatory PAN requirements and rev
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FAQ :

The new Income Tax Rules, 2026, are effective from April 1, 2026.

A PAN card is now mandatory for specified high-value transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, account opening, and time deposit investments.

If you do not have a PAN, you must submit Form No. 97, along with your identity and transaction details.

Forms 15G and 15H have been merged into a single unified Form No. 121, which is used to declare non-deduction of TDS on eligible incomes.

The 26-character UIN is assigned to each Form 121 declaration to ensure tracking and transparency, and it is mandatory for quarterly TDS reporting.

Yes, strict reporting deadlines have been introduced: declarations received by September 30 must be reported by October 31, and those received by March 31 must be reported by April 30 of the following financial year.




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