TRACES - TDS Reconciliation Analysis and Correction Enabling System
Harit Aaykar
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Deductee is foreigner and does not have PAN. Do I need to deduct TDS?

Yes. Any person who intends to enter into economic or financial transactions where quoting PAN is mandatory, must also have a PAN. In case the person does not have PAN, tax should be deducted at the rate of 20% or higher.