Tax Guide · 1 May 2026
Rule 114B: Which 18 Transactions Need PAN, and What If You Have None?
Rule 114B of the Income Tax Rules, 1962 (Rule 159 of the Income Tax Rules, 2026 from 1 April 2026) requires PAN (or Aadhaar) to be quoted in 18 specified financial transactions: cash deposits above ₹50,000 in a day, time deposits above ₹50,000, cash payments to dealers above ₹2,00,000, immovable property transactions above ₹10,00,000, and others. Where PAN isn't available, Form 60 (renumbered as Form 97 under the Income Tax Rules, 2026) is the prescribed substitute under sub-rule (5).
By Mr. Govind Dhawale
Published on 1 May 2026
Last modified on 19 June 2026
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PAN is only needed on the income tax return, not on individual receipts or payments.
Rule 114B[1] mandates quoting PAN at the point of transaction across 18 categories, and missing it triggers a flat 20% TDS under Section 206AA[2].
TL;DR
Rule 114B (Rule 159 under the Income Tax Rules, 2026) forces you to quote PAN in 18 transaction categories. Cross a threshold below, and the receipt must carry the buyer's PAN. No PAN → Section 206AA → 20% TDS, automatic. If the payer has no PAN, Form 60 (Form 97 from 1 April 2026) is the substitute.
Sale or purchase of motor vehicle (excl. two-wheelers)
§ Rule 114B (1)
Opening a bank account (excl. BSBDA / time deposit)
§ Rule 114B (2)
Applying for a credit or debit card
§ Rule 114B (3)
Opening a demat account
§ Rule 114B (4)
Cash payment at a hotel or restaurant
§ Rule 114B (5)
Cash payment for foreign travel or forex
§ Rule 114B (6)
Purchase of mutual fund units
§ Rule 114B (7)
Company debentures or bonds
§ Rule 114B (8)
RBI bonds purchase
§ Rule 114B (9)
Cash deposit at a bank or post office
§ Rule 114B (10)
Bank draft or pay order in cash
§ Rule 114B (11)
Time deposit (bank, post office, NBFC)
§ Rule 114B (12)
Pre-paid payment instrument (yearly)
§ Rule 114B (13)
Life insurance premium (yearly)
§ Rule 114B (14)
Securities contract other than shares
§ Rule 114B (15)
Sale or purchase of unlisted shares
§ Rule 114B (16)
Sale or purchase of immovable property
§ Rule 114B (17)
Sale or purchase of any other goods or services
§ Rule 114B (18)
Full guide below — click any section to collapse.
What is Rule 114B and which transactions does it cover?
Short answer
Rule 114B of the Income Tax Rules, 1962[1] makes quoting PAN mandatory across 18 specified transaction categories, renumbered as Rule 159 under the Income Tax Rules, 2026 from 1 April 2026.
HRAReceipt.in maintains this Rule 114B reference for FY 2026-27, drawn from the official rule and the current CBDT thresholds. The duty sits on the person entering the transaction, not the service provider, but in practice the recipient of payment must collect PAN to comply with TDS rules and to protect their own audit position.
- Cash deposits above Rs. 50,000 in a single day require PAN to be quoted.
- Time deposits above Rs. 50,000 require PAN to be quoted.
- Cash payments to dealers above Rs. 2,00,000 require PAN to be quoted.
- Immovable property transactions above Rs. 10,00,000 require PAN to be quoted.
- Where PAN is not furnished, Section 206AA of the Income Tax Act[2] forces the higher of the prescribed rate or a flat 20% TDS deduction.
Why should you collect PAN on a payment receipt?
Short answer
PAN on the receipt protects you in a GST audit and is required for correct TDS deduction under sections like 194C and 194J, because the Annual Information Statement (AIS)[3] cross-checks high-value transactions.
- GST audit: auditors cross-verify your invoices and receipts against the buyer's records, and PAN linkage helps reconcile them.
- TDS applicability: if your service crosses TDS thresholds under 194C or 194J, the payer must deduct tax under your PAN.
- High-value scrutiny: the IT department uses the Annual Information Statement (AIS)[3] and Specified Financial Transactions (SFT) reporting to track large transactions.
- Protection from denial: if a payer later claims non-payment, a receipt carrying their PAN makes that denial very difficult.
What happens if the payer refuses to give their PAN?
Short answer
For TDS transactions, deduct at 20% instead of the normal rate under Section 206AA[2]; for non-TDS transactions you may still complete the deal but lose audit protection.
Note "PAN not provided" on the receipt either way. The higher 20% deduction is designed to incentivise compliance. You are not legally prevented from completing a non-TDS transaction without PAN, but the transaction becomes harder to defend if it is later questioned.
- TDS case: deduct TDS at a flat 20% under Section 206AA rather than the normal prescribed rate.
- Non-TDS case: record the refusal on the receipt and complete the transaction if you choose.
- Either case: a documented refusal is weaker protection than a quoted PAN if the transaction is scrutinised.
When a payer has no PAN at all, what is the substitute?
Short answer
A payer without PAN files Form 60 under sub-rule (5) of Rule 114B, renumbered as Form 97 under the Income Tax Rules, 2026 from 1 April 2026.
Form 60 is the prescribed declaration that stands in for PAN where the person genuinely does not hold one. It is distinct from a refusal to disclose an existing PAN, which instead triggers the 20% TDS route under Section 206AA.
What is the practical PAN-collection approach for a small business?
Short answer
Scale PAN collection to the amount: skip it below Rs. 10,000, ask above it, and treat Rs. 2 lakh cash from one person as prohibited under Section 269ST.
Keep a GST-compliant tax invoice plus a payment receipt on file showing payment mode, amount, and purpose. That pairing alone resolves about 90% of disputes. For the specific thresholds that catch NRIs and freelancers, see Rule 114B: the Rs. 50,000 threshold for NRIs and freelancers.
| Transaction value | Action on PAN | Document |
|---|---|---|
| Below Rs. 10,000 | No PAN needed | Simple payment receipt |
| Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 50,000 | Ask for PAN, note "not provided" if refused | Payment receipt |
| Above Rs. 50,000 cash or Rs. 2,00,000 digital | PAN strongly advisable, TDS rules likely apply | See TDS 194C/194J/194IB explained |
| Above Rs. 1,00,000 professional services | PAN mandatory for correct 194J deduction | Tax invoice + receipt |
| Rs. 2 lakh+ cash from one person | Prohibited (100% penalty on recipient) | Section 269ST |
PAN-collection thresholds for small businesses (Source: Rule 114B, Income Tax Rules 1962; Section 269ST, Income Tax Act 1961).
References
- 1.Rule 114B, Income Tax Rules 1962 — Income Tax Department — PAN-quoting transaction thresholds
- 2.Section 206AA, Income Tax Act 1961 — Income Tax Department — 20% TDS where PAN is not furnished
- 3.Annual Information Statement (AIS) — Income Tax e-Filing portal — High-value transaction tracking