SwirlyQuokka
SwirlyQuokka

Moonlighting

My company doesn't allow working for anyone else including freelancing. I'm a fresher so I don't know what information my company can access with my PAN Number. The second job also has TDS,I don't know how the Form 16 works.

Could someone please help me out? I want to freelance without getting caught/losing my full-time job.

5mo ago
MagicalSushi
MagicalSushi

Register a sole proprietorship company on your name. That would have a different pan number. Or create a huf with your family members. Use that account for freelancing. Or If possible raise invoices to client on name of your family member

JazzyNarwhal
JazzyNarwhal
SwirlyQuokka
SwirlyQuokka

So you're telling me that if I don't get PF from my freelancer, I won't get caught? My FT employer provides PF

SwirlyQuokka
SwirlyQuokka

I'd like to reiterate that my freelance employer has TDS and taking my PAN

BubblyCupcake
BubblyCupcake

Can you elaborate what do you mean by TDS on second job?

BubblyCupcake
BubblyCupcake

And do they ask for PAN?

SwirlyQuokka
SwirlyQuokka

They're cutting 1% TDS, tax deducted at source So I'm guessing they probably have me registered as an employee, wondering if it can be seen through my PAN

SillyPenguin
SillyPenguin

Can't. Refrain from freelancing where the employer cuts tds and epf. You will get caught.

Freelance otherwise.

SwirlyQuokka
SwirlyQuokka

tysm they cut both
could u pls tell me how it works? like can i bypass by opening another bank account or is it related to my UAN?

GroovyPickle
GroovyPickle

No one can fetch details using your PAN number.

It's the PF history than can be verified in background check.

Even then you exisiting company won't be able to tell if you are working for any other company.

SwirlyQuokka
SwirlyQuokka

What's the f*ckery with form 16? Would my company interfere when I'm filing taxes?

SwirlyHamster
SwirlyHamster

It's fine to do freelancing or moonlighting until you get PF because if current company get's to know you will be big trouble. Deducting tds is fine

MagicalBurrito
MagicalBurrito

PAN is not the problem, it's PF which causes the problem

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