How to Check Tax Liability Using PAN in India

Your PAN (Permanent Account Number) serves as the key to accessing all your income tax-related information online. You can check your tax liability, including outstanding dues, demand notices, and advance tax status, directly through portals linked with your PAN. This enables real-time and transparent tracking of your tax obligations.

• Check Tax Liability via Income Tax e-Filing Portal

• Visit  and log in using your PAN as your user ID.

• Go to ‘e-File’ → ‘Income Tax Return’ → ‘View Filed Returns’ to see your return details and tax summary.

• Navigate to ‘Pending Actions’ → ‘Response to Outstanding Tax Demand’ to check if any dues are listed.

• Your PAN allows you to view real-time updates on tax liability or discrepancies raised by the department.

• Check Through Form 26AS (Tax Credit Statement)

• PAN is linked to Form 26AS, which shows TDS, advance tax paid, and self-assessment tax.

• Visit   and access Form 26AS under “My Account.”

• Match your total tax paid with your computed tax liability based on income and deductions.

• This helps you assess any shortfall or excess payment against your PAN.

• Use Annual Information Statement (AIS)

• AIS provides a detailed view of income sources, TDS, and high-value transactions linked to your PAN.

• Log in to the e-Filing portal and select ‘Annual Information Statement (AIS)’ from the dashboard.

• Compare reported income with the actual income declared in your ITR.

• Mismatches may indicate unreported income or unaddressed tax liability.

• View Demand Notices and Intimations

• Under the ‘Services’ tab, select ‘Response to Outstanding Demand’ or ‘View Notices’.

• PAN-based access shows any Section 143(1) intimations or pending demands.

• Details include amount payable, financial year, and reference number for payment.

• Use your PAN to pay directly via Challan 280 on the e-Filing portal or NSDL.

• Additional Tips and Support

• Ensure your PAN is linked with Aadhaar and is active to avoid login or tracking issues.

• If a tax demand is incorrect, you can submit an online response or request for rectification.

• PAN helps you maintain a continuous and centralized history of all tax-related transactions.

• Keep a copy of your ITR-V, 26AS, and AIS as proof of your payment and compliance.