Follow this process to cancel a PAN card for a deceased family member

It is also equally important to cancel an allotted PAN in certain circumstances, such as allotment of two PANs or on the death of a PAN holder. Here’s how to cancel PAN on the death of a PAN holder.

Legal heirs or relatives of the deceased can apply to the income tax authorities to cancel the PAN. However, before applying, if the deceased was a taxpayer, the legal heirs would have to first file income tax returns on behalf of the deceased and clear all dues.

Tax return of the deceased should be filed from 1 April of the relevant financial year till the date of death. Copies of the legal heir certificate, death certificate, PAN of the deceased, as well as the person filing the return, should be attached along with the certificate. A notarised affidavit should also be attached. The return can be filed online or in person.

Once the return is filed and all tax dues paid, one can make a written application to the relevant AO for cancellation of PAN. Details such as the deceased’s PAN, date of birth and death must be provided. An acknowledgement is given on submission of the application. The IT department will scrutinise the application. Once found in order, the PAN will be cancelled.

To find out to which AO the return and the cancellation application of PAN must be submitted, visit the following link-https://incometaxindia.gov.in/Pages/jurisdiction.aspx
Depending on your state of residence, you can proceed accordingly.