The Economic Times

Buying property costing between Rs 20 lakh and Rs 45 lakh without a PAN? You must use new Form 97, says Income Tax Department

The Income Tax Department has introduced a new Form 97, replacing Form 60, for individuals without a PAN card undertaking specific transactions. This includes buying property above the specified value, opening bank accounts, and making certain cash payments. The revamped forms aim to simplify compliance, with reduced reporting expected for these declarations.