Verifying Your Pan Card: Nri Status Check

If you are an NRI, it is important to ensure that your PAN status is updated as 'Non-Resident' with the Income Tax Department to keep your trading accounts active. If your PAN is not updated, your trading accounts will be marked as Not Permitted to Trade and no trading or demat activities can be carried out. To check if your PAN is updated, you can visit the Income Tax E-Portal and enter your PAN number and mobile number to receive an OTP. If your PAN is categorized as NRI, the remark under Indian Citizen should display either X or N. If it is marked as Y, your PAN is likely still categorized under Resident Status. In some cases, PAN numbers categorized under X may still be marked as Not Permitted to Trade, in which case you may need to contact your Assessing Officer (AO) and request an update of your PAN status.

Visit the Income Tax E-Portal

To check if your PAN is categorized as NRI with the Income Tax Department, follow these steps:

• Go to the Income Tax E-Portal here.
• Enter your PAN number and the mobile number associated with your account. An OTP will be sent to this number for verification.
• Check the remark under "Indian Citizen." If you are an NRI, it should display either "X" or "N". If it is marked as "Y," your PAN is likely still categorized under Resident Status.
• In some cases, PAN numbers categorized under "X" may still be marked as "Not Permitted to Trade." If this occurs, you may need to contact your Assessing Officer (AO). You can find your AO's contact information by following the steps outlined in the next section.

Contact your Assessing Officer (AO):

If you need to update your PAN status from Resident to Non-Resident, you can do so by contacting your AO and providing the necessary documents. Here's how to do it:

• Visit the website incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal.
• Click on "Know Your AO."
• Enter your PAN and mobile number.
• Enter the OTP and click on "Validate."
• Alternatively, you can raise a grievance with the documents to update your residential status by logging into the ITD portal, selecting the department as AO, and choosing the sub-category as Others.

Update your residential status:

Once you have contacted your AO and provided the necessary documents, you can update your residential status on the ITD website by following these steps:

• Login to eportal.incometax.gov.in/iec/foservices/#/login.
• Click on "My Profile."
• Click on "Non-Resident" and then on "Save."

By following these steps, you can ensure that your PAN is correctly categorized as NRI and keep your trading accounts active.

Enter your PAN number and mobile number

To check if your PAN is updated to NRI status, you can follow these steps:

Visit the E-Portal:

Go to the Income Tax E-Portal. Here, you will need to enter some personal information to verify your identity and check your PAN's status.

Enter your PAN Number and Mobile Number:

Input your PAN number and the mobile number associated with your PAN card. This is usually the number you provided when applying for the PAN card. If you need to update your mobile number, you may have to contact the relevant authorities or make the changes through the official website.

Receive and Enter the OTP:

On the E-Portal, enter the One-Time Password (OTP) sent to your mobile number. This step adds an extra layer of security to ensure that only authorised individuals can access your PAN information.

Check the Remark under "Indian Citizen":

After validating the OTP, check the remark displayed under "Indian Citizen". For Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), the remark should be either "X" or "N", indicating that your PAN is categorised as NRI. If it shows "Y", your PAN is likely still categorised as Resident Status.

Contact Your Assessing Officer (AO) If Needed:

In some cases, even if your PAN is marked as "X", you may encounter issues with trading activities. If this happens, you may need to contact your Assessing Officer (AO). You can find their email address on the Income Tax Department's website. Send them an email with a request to update your PAN status to NRI and include copies of your relevant documents, such as your Passport, OCI/PIO Card, and PAN, for their reference.

Update Your Residential Status (If Necessary):

If your PAN is not updated to NRI status, you can follow these steps to change it:

• Visit the official website of NSDL or the Income Tax Department.
• Click on "Know Your AO" to find information about your Assessing Officer.
• Enter your PAN and mobile number.
• Click on "Continue" or "Validate".
• Enter the OTP sent to your mobile number and validate it.
• Log in to the ITD (Income Tax Department) portal using your credentials.
• Raise a grievance or request to update your residential status from Resident to Non-Resident.
• Select the department as AO and the sub-category as Others.
• After completing the above steps, log in to your ITD account and click on "My Profile".
• Select "Non-Resident" and then click on "Save".

By following these steps, you can ensure that your PAN is updated to NRI status, allowing you to maintain compliance with tax regulations and conduct financial activities in India smoothly.

Check the remark under Indian Citizen

To check if your PAN is categorized as an NRI, you must check the remark under "Indian Citizen" on the Income Tax E-Portal. Here's a step-by-step guide:

• Visit the official Income Tax E-Portal.
• Enter your PAN number and the mobile number associated with it.
• You will receive an OTP on the provided mobile number. Enter this OTP and click on "Validate".
• Now, check the remark under "Indian Citizen". If you are an NRI, the remark should display either an "X" or an "N".
• If it shows a "Y", your PAN is likely still categorized under Resident Status. This means you may need to update your residential status.

It is important for NRIs to ensure their PAN status is updated as Non-Resident with the Income Tax Department to maintain active trading accounts. If your PAN is not updated, your trading accounts will be restricted, and no trading or demat activities can be carried out.

In case your PAN number is categorized as "X" but is still marked as "Not Permitted to Trade", you may need to contact your Assessing Officer (AO). You can send them an email with your request to update your PAN status, along with copies of your passport, OCI/PIO card, and PAN for reference.

Additionally, if your PAN is not linked to your Aadhaar, it may be deactivated by the Income Tax Department. This can result in higher Tax Deducted at Source (TDS). To reactivate your PAN, ensure that your residential status is updated to Non-resident on the ITD website.

Raise a grievance to update your residential status

If you need to update your residential status from Resident to Non-Resident, you can do so by raising a grievance with the Income Tax Department of India. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to do this:

Step 1: Gather the Required Documents

Firstly, ensure you have the necessary documents to support your request. This can include any one of the following:

• A copy of your passport, clearly showing your stay and confirming your NRI status.
• A copy of your Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card issued by the Government of India.
• A copy of your Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card.
• A copy of your national or citizenship identification number or taxpayer identification number. If you are providing this, it must be attested by the Indian Embassy, High Commission, or Consulate in the country where you are located. Alternatively, it can be attested by authorised officials of overseas branches of banks registered in India.

Step 2: Visit the Income Tax E-Portal

Go to the Income Tax E-Portal at eportal.incometax.gov.in/iec/foservices/#/login. Here, you will be able to log in and manage your account.

Step 3: Login and Access Your Profile

Once you have logged in, click on "My Profile." This will allow you to view and edit your personal information, including your residential status.

Step 4: Update Your Residential Status

To change your status, click on "Non-Resident" and then on "Save." This will update your residential status to Non-Resident.

Step 5: Raise a Grievance (If Needed)

If you encounter any issues during the process or if your status still shows as "Resident" after following the above steps, you can then raise a grievance to update your residential status. To do this, follow these steps:

• Log in to the ITD (Income Tax Department) portal at incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal.
• Select the department as AO (Assessing Officer) and the sub-category as "Others."
• Submit your grievance along with the necessary documents to support your request.

By following these steps, you can update your residential status from Resident to Non-Resident on the Income Tax Department website. This is important to ensure you can continue trading and to avoid any issues with your tax obligations.

Submit documents to your Jurisdictional Assessing Officer

To submit documents to your Jurisdictional Assessing Officer (JAO), follow these steps:

• Determine your JAO: Visit the Income Tax Department website (incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal) and click on "Know Your AO". Enter your PAN and mobile number, then enter the OTP you receive and click on "Validate".
• Prepare the required documents: You will need to submit any one of the following documents to confirm your NRI status:

• Copy of passport showing your stay as an NRI
• Copy of the PIO card issued by the Government of India
• Copy of the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card issued by the Government of India
• Copy of other national or citizenship identification or taxpayer identification number. If you are submitting this, ensure it is attested by the Indian embassy, high commission, or consulate in your country, or by authorised officials of overseas branches of scheduled banks registered in India.

• Submit the documents: Submit the prepared documents to your identified JAO.
• Update your residential status: After submitting the documents, log in to the Income Tax Department website (eportal.incometax.gov.in/iec/foservices/#/login). Click on "My Profile", then click on "Non-Resident" and save. This will ensure your residential status is updated to Non-resident.

By following these steps, you can provide the necessary documentation to your Jurisdictional Assessing Officer and update your PAN to reflect your NRI status.

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