[ecis2016.org] Taxpayers filing their income tax returns must ensure to link their PAN and Aadhaar. Here’s how to link Aadhaar with a PAN card online and check the Aadhar card PAN card link status.
Before filing your income tax returns, make sure you have linked your PAN card with your Aadhaar number. This is important as per government regulations, as income tax returns would not be processed without the PAN and Aadhar link.
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The Aadhar PAN link last date has been extended multiple times over the past few years. As per the Income Tax Department notification, the e-filing of income tax returns was permitted without Aadhar and PAN card linking until August 5, 2017. The Aadhaar PAN link last date has now been extended to March 3, 2023, from the previous deadline of March 31, 2022. According to Section 139AA of the Income Tax Act 1961, every individual eligible to get an Aadhaar and has a PAN card, is required to link Aadhaar with PAN by March 31, 2023.
Here is a guide on how to link Aadhar to PAN card through the online mode.
Linking PAN with Aadhaar: Significance
Before we proceed to explain how to link PAN card with Aadhar card, let us explain the importance of Aadhar and PAN card linking.
The Aadhaar number is a unique 12-digit number issued to every Indian citizen by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). Individuals filing income tax returns, applying for a PAN card or any government scheme, pension, scholarships, or LPG subsidy, must provide their Aadhaar number. Aadhaar card is an identity card, which serves as identity proof for various other purposes, such as opening a bank account, obtaining a passport, etc. It also helps access details like biometrics and contact numbers from the government database. A resident of India can easily enrol to obtain the Aadhaar number free of cost. It is essential to note that an individual cannot possess multiple Aadhaar numbers.
A PAN card is an identity card issued by the Income Tax Department to an individual, containing the permanent account number (PAN), a 10-character alphanumeric identifier.
So, if you are e filing your tax returns, then PAN and Aadhar link is a must. Otherwise, the PAN will become inoperative. Also, one will be unable to perform financial transactions involving mutual funds, where one is required to quote PAN. If one has a PAN and has an Aadhaar number or is eligible to get an Aadhaar, then, one should inform the Income Tax Department.
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How to link PAN with Aadhaar online?
PAN card link with Aadhaar card can be done with a simplified online procedure. For this, one is required to sign in to the official income tax e-filing website www.incometax.gov.in.
On the www incometax gov in site, the Aadhaar PAN link can be done in the following two ways:
- In a two-step procedure for PAN Aadhaar link online, without signing into your account.
- In a six-step procedure for linking PAN and Aadhar by signing into your account.
The two online procedures on how to link Aadhaar with PAN card have been explained in detail below.
PAN Aadhaar link online process without signing into account
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Step 1: Visit the official incometaxindiaefiling gov in website to link Aadhar card with the PAN card. Go to the quick links or ‘Our Services’ tab. Then, click on ‘Link Aadhaar’ option.
Step 2: Submit the required details, including PAN, Aadhaar number, mobile number and name, as specified on the Aadhaar card.
If only the year of birth is specified on the Aadhaar card, opt for the check box stating, ‘I have only year of birth in Aadhaar card’. Tick on the box that mentions, ‘I agree to validate my Aadhaar details’. Select ‘Continue’.
Applicants will get a six-digit OTP on their registered mobile numbers. Submit this OTP in the required field on the verification page. Now, click on the ‘Validate’ button.
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How to link Aadhaar with PAN card by signing into your account?
Step 1: Go to the incometaxindiaefiling gov in site for Aadhaar card link with PAN. Register on the portal.
Step 2: In case you are already registered, then, proceed to log in with your username and password.
Step 3: Complete the login procedure by clicking on ‘Please confirm your secure access message’ and submit your password. Click on ‘Continue’.
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Step 4: After signing into the portal, click on the ‘Link Aadhaar’ option. You can find the same link in ‘My Profile’ section under the ‘Personal Details’ option.
Step 5: Provide the relevant details and some details, such as name, date of birth, gender, etc., will be auto-filled as per the details submitted during registration. Submit the Aadhaar number and name. Verify the details as per the details on the Aadhaar card.
It is mandatory to click on the ‘I agree to validate my Aadhaar details’ check box. Click on the box mentioning ‘I have only year of birth in Aadhaar card’ if only year of birth is mentioned in your Aadhaar card. Now, click on ‘Link Aadhaar’.
Step 6: A pop-up message will be displayed on the incometaxindiaefiling gov in page screen link stating that Aadhar card has been successfully linked to the PAN card.
How to check the Aadhar card PAN card link status?
After completing the online procedure for PAN and Aadhaar link, citizens can also go to the www incometaxindiaefiling gov in portal and click on the Aadhar status link to check the status. Here’s the step by step procedure:
Step 1: Visit the www incometaxindiaefiling gov in portal to check Aadhar status.
Step 2: Under the ‘Quick Links’ section, click on ‘Link Aadhaar Status’ option.
Step 3: On the next page, enter the PAN and Aadhaar number. Then, ‘View Link Aadhaar Status’.
The status of linking PAN with Aadhaar will be displayed on the screen.
FAQ
How to check if my Aadhaar and PAN are linked?
You can check the status of Aadhaar and PAN card linking by visit the official income tax portal and clicking on ‘Link Aadhaar Status’ option.
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