PAN-Aadhaar linking.
Aadhaar-PAN links penalty fees.
The last day to Link PAN with Aadhaar without a penalty fee was March 31, 2022. However, the government extended that deadline to March 31, 2023, with a penalty amount of Rs. 1000.
Why a PAN card linking to an Aadhaar card is important.
As per the IT (Income Tax) Act,1961, it is mandatory for all PAN holders, who do not fall under the exempt category, to link their PAN card with their Aadhaar card before 31.3.23.-- says the Income Tax Department.
From 1.4.23, the unlinked PAN shall become inoperative. Please link today!", tweets Income Tax Department.
How to check if Aadhaar is linked with a PAN card online
- Go to the Income Tax e-filing - incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/
- On the left-hand side of the page, click on "Link Aadhaar Status" under the "Quick Links" section.
- Enter your 10-digit PAN number and 12-digit Aadhaar number, and then click on "View Link Aadhaar Status."
- If your Aadhaar is already linked with your PAN card, your Aadhaar number will be displayed.
How to check if Aadhaar is linked with a PAN card through SMS.
You can also check your PAN-Aadhaar linking status through SMS. To do this:
- Send an SMS to 567678 or 56161 in the following format: "UIDPAN <12 digit Aadhaar number> <10 digit PAN number>".
- If your Aadhaar is linked with your PAN card, you will receive a message confirming the same.
- Visit the Income Tax e-filing portal at incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/.
How to link Aadhaar with PAN card.
- Click on "Link Aadhaar" under "Quick Links."
- Enter your PAN and Aadhaar number.
- Click "Continue to Pay Through e-Pay Tax."
- Enter your PAN, confirm it, and provide your mobile number to receive an OTP.
- After verifying the OTP, you will be redirected to the e-Pay Tax page.
- Click "Proceed" on the Income Tax tile.
- Select Assessment Year 2023-24 and choose "Other Receipts" as the payment type.
- After completing the payment, again open the e-Filing Portal.
- Log in to the portal by entering your User ID, password, and date of birth.
- If a pop-up window appears, click on 'Link Aadhaar' to link your Aadhaar with your PAN. If not, go to the 'Profile Settings' on the Menu bar and click on 'Link Aadhaar'.
- Your name, date of birth, and gender will be auto-populated from your PAN details.
- Verify your PAN details with the ones mentioned on your Aadhaar. In case of a mismatch, get it corrected in either of the documents.
- If the details match, enter your Aadhaar number and click on the "link now" button.
- A pop-up message will confirm that your Aadhaar has been successfully linked with your PAN.
- Alternatively, you can also visit the UTIITSL or e-gov NSDL websites to link your PAN with your Aadhaar.
Aadhaar-PAN links penalty fees.
The last day to Link PAN with Aadhaar without a penalty fee was March 31, 2022. However, the government extended that deadline to March 31, 2023, with a penalty amount of rs. 1000.
Who is exempted from Aadhaar-PAN linking?
Notably, some individuals are exempt from linking their PAN with their Aadhaar. These include:
- Individuals aged 80 years or above
- Non-residents as defined by the Income-tax Act
- Non-Indian citizens.
Will the Aadhaar-PAN link date be extended?
The last date for linking PAN with Aadhaar is 31st March 2023. This deadline has been extended several times in the past, and the most recent extension was from 30th June 2022 to 31st March 2023, with an increased fee of Rs. 1,000.
Who is exempted from Aadhaar-PAN linking
Notably, some individuals are exempt from linking their PAN with their Aadhaar. Include :
- Individuals aged 80 years or above
- Non-residents as defined by the Income-tax Act.
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