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How do I know my income tax ward?

By Andrew Vasquez |

Visit and log-in to your account using your User ID(PAN no) and password. Select Profile Settings>My Profile>PAN Details. On the same page, you’ll find heading Jurisdiction Details, from there you can see your Income Tax Ward/ Circle.

What is Ward number in income tax?

The income tax ward/circle denotes the jurisdiction of an income tax assessing officer. It is a direct way to view your income tax ward/circle from the home page of the income tax filing website. In this process, you have to log in to your e-filing tax account by entering PAN details and registered mobile number.

What is the AO code of Lucknow?

Ward/Circle/Range/ CommissionerArea CodeRange Code
EXEMPTION WARD, LUCKNOWDLC266
ITO-4(3), LUCKNOW-NEW/LKN91
ITO- 1(1), LUCKNOW-NEWLKN91
ITO 6(2), LUCKNOW-NEW/LKN93

What is the difference between circle and Ward in income tax?

If it says AO Type C, it means you fall under a ‘Circle’, and AO Type W means ‘Ward’. Usually, if your income is Rs. 10 lakh or more, you fall under Circle. Range Code: The range code indicates the Income Tax Range that you come under.

Does AO code matter in PAN card?

It is mandatory for the applicants to mention the AO code in the PAN application. The AO code under jurisdiction of which the applicant falls, should be selected by the applicant. The applicants are advised to be careful in selection of the AO code.

What is AO code in PAN card?

AO code is the Assessing Officer’s code under whose jurisdiction the applicant’s ITR will fall. This code has to be mentioned in the form when applying for a PAN card. Such applicants have to provide the AO code in the application which can be obtained from the Income Tax Office.

How do I choose AO code?

Applicants may search their AO Codes on the basis of description wherever provided. Alternatively, applicants may search for their AO Code in the AO Code Search as per the guidelines below. Applicants will search their AO Code by selecting the city based on the Office / Residence Address as the case may be.

How can I find out my income tax Ward?

For this method, you can find out income tax ward circle by PAN number. You would need to enter your PAN number, password and captcha. Then you can access the ward list by accessing profile settings -> My Profile -> Pan Details tab.

How many income tax wards are there in India?

For the assessment year 2017-2018 about 5.44 crore taxpayers had filed for their tax returns. For an easier assessment, the income tax department has split the country into several income tax ward circle. The income tax department then assigns an AO or assessing officer to each of these wards.

How can I know my tax Ward / Circle / AO code?

AO Jurisdiction Number is a combination of Area Code (City), AO Type (Ward [W]/Circle [C]), Range Code (Income) and AO Number. It is allotted based on the residential/official address as the case maybe. The AO jurisdiction may change as per the policy of the income tax department. Residential address. How can I know my Tax Ward / Circle / Range?

Which is the PIN code of Lucknow district?

Ten Lakhs falling under the territorial Areas falling under the following Postal Index Number (PIN) Codes of Lucknow District:- 226003- Lucknow Chowk , 226005- Alambagh, 226008- Industrial Area Sarojni Nagar, 226009- Amausi, 226011- Manak Nagar, 226012- LDA Colony, 227101- Banthara iii.