Income Tax Pan Aadhaar Linking: How to Link Aadhaar Number With PAN Card Online

According to Salary Slip, The Income Tax Department reminded taxpayers to link their PAN with Aadhar before 31st May 2024 if it is not linked. The notice also states that the income tax PAN aadhaar linking last date was 31st May 2024, and if it is not done linking before the day, it may result in tax deduction/collection (TDS/TCS) at a higher rate under Sections 206AA and 206CC of the Income Tax Act, 1961. This is because of using an inoperative PAN for transactions made before March 31, 2024. 

Even after the deadline, and even if your PAN card is inoperative, you can link your PAN with an Adhaar card, however, a fine of Rs 1,000 is levied. 

In this blog, we are covering the importance of income tax PAN aadhaar linking and the process to do it. 

What is the Importance of linking PAN with Aadhaar card?

The PAN card of a person is an identity proof containing a ten-character alphanumeric identifier unique to every individual in India. It is issued by the Income Tax department and is legal identity proof. Although having a PAN card is not mandatory, it is important for high-value financial transactions, etc. 

As issued by the Income Tax Department, linking PAN with Aadhaar is mandatory. The significance of PAN- Aadhaar linking are as follows:

• The PAN card of a person will become inactive if it is not linked to an Aadhaar card.
• Further, it is also important while filing the income Income Tax Return (ITR). The IT department may reject the ITR if PAN and Aadhaar are not linked.
• It is important to submit PAN and Aadhaar cards while getting government services, like applying for a passport, obtaining a gas connection, and opening a bank account. In short, it is difficult to access government services without PAN-Aadhaar linking. 
• If the old PAN card is damaged or lost, getting a new PAN may be difficult if both are not linked. It is compulsory to mention the Aadhar card number while applying. 

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Request for Linking of Aadhaar Number and PAN

One may submit a request for linking PAN to Aadhaar both online and offline.

Before requesting to link the PAN card with your Aadhaar, you must make a payment of a penalty of Rs 1,000 as a late fine. 

Here are the steps for PAN Aadhaar linking payment: 

1. Go to the Income Tax e-Filing Portal.
2. Under the ‘Quick Links’ heading, Click on ‘e-Pay Tax’.
3. Fill in the ‘PAN’ number under the ‘PAN/TAN’ and ‘Confirm PAN/TAN’ columns, enter the mobile number, and click on the ‘Continue’ button.
4. You will receive an OTP on your phone number, after OTP verification, it will be redirected to the e-Pay Tax page. Hit the ‘Continue’ button
5. Now click on the ‘Proceed’ button under the ‘Income Tax’ tab.
6. Select Assessment Year as ‘2025-26’, ‘Type of Payment (Minor Head)’ as ‘Other Receipts (500)’, and Sub-type of Payment as ‘Fee for the delay in linking PAN with Aadhaar’ and select the ‘Continue’ button.
7. The applicable amount will be pre-filled against the ‘Others’ option. Click the ‘Continue’ button and make the payment.

You can pay the late penalty through net banking, debit card, over-the-counter, or NEFT/RTGS or payment gateway option on the Income Tax e-filing Portal. However, payment through only several selected banks is accepted, like State Bank of India, HDFC Bank, IndusInd Bank, ICICI Bank, Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, and more. 

Here are the steps for submitting a request for the PAN Aadhaar link online. The process can be done in two ways:

• Without logging into your account
• Logging to your account

1. Without logging into your account

To submit a request for Income Tax PAN Aadhaar linking without logging into your account, follow these steps:

1. First, visit the Income Tax e-filing portal. Under the quick links tab, select the ‘Link Aadhaar’ tab.
2. Now enter your PAN and Aadhaar number and tap on the ‘Validate’ button.
3. A new page will appear on your screen. Fill in your name as per your Aadhaar card and mobile number and hit the ‘Link Aadhaar’ button.
4. You will receive an OTP to your mobile number. Put the OTP received on your mobile number in the given box and click the ‘Validate’ button.
5. For validation, the request for PAN Aadhaar linking will be sent to the UIDAI. 

2. Logging to your account

To submit a request for Income Tax PAN Aadhaar linking by logging into your account, follow these steps:

1. If you are not registered on the portal, register yourself at the Income Tax e-filing portal.
2. Enter the USER ID to log into the e-filing portal of the income tax department. 
3. Check into the “Please confirm your secure access message” and click on “Continue.”
4. Once logging in to the website, click on “Link Aadhaar”. Or you can go to the “My Profile” tab and choose “Link Aadhaar” under the “Personal Details” option.
5. Now enter your Aadhaar number and select the ‘Validate’ button.
6. Now a pop-up message appears on your screen stating that your request for a PAN-Aadhaar linking has been sent to UIDAI for verification.

It takes around 7 to 30 days to process the request and complete the verification from the day of request is submitted.

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Process for PAN Aadhaar link status check

Follow these steps for your PAN Aadhaar link status check:

1. Visit the Income tax e-filing portal. Under the quick links on the homepage, choose on the “Link Aadhaar Status.”
2. Submit your PAN and Aadhaar number and hit “View Link Aadhar Status.”
3. Now, if your PAN is not linked to Aadhaar yet, you will see a pop-up message saying your PAN is not linked to Aadhar. 
4. If your PAN is linked to your Aadhaar, a pop-up message will appear on the screen saying,  “Your PAN is already linked to an Aadhaar.”
5. If it is under process, it will say, “Your Aadhaar-PAN linking request has been sent to UIDAI for validation. Please check the status later by clicking on the ‘Link Aadhaar Status’ link on the Home Page.”

Pan Aadhaar link fees

You must pay a penalty of Rs 1,000 before submitting the request to link your PAN with Aadhar through the Income Tax website. Only after paying this penalty on the Income Tax e-filing portal, you can request to link your Aadhaar with your PAN.

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FAQs

1) What is Income Tax PAN aadhaar linking last date?

Ans:- The last date of income tax PAN aadhaar linking was 31st May 2024. However, those who have not linked their PAN to the Aadhaar card yet can still do so by paying a penalty of Rs 1,000.

2) Is it mandatory to link PAN with Aadhaar?

Ans:- Yes, it is compulsory to link PAN with Aadhaar otherwise PAN will become inoperative.

3) What are the documents required to link PAN with Aadhaar card?

Ans:- No documents are needed for linking PAN to Aadhar. You just need your PAN number, Aadhar number, and mobile number linked to your Aadhaar to receive the OTP for confirmation.

4) Can I file an Income Tax Return if my PAN is not linked with Aadhaar?

Ans:- Yes, you can file the Income Tax Return by submitting the Aadhaar number while filing the ITR. However, only after your PAN is linked to your Aadhaar, the Income Tax Department will take that ITR under processing.

5) Is it important for NRIs to link PAN and Aadhaar?

Ans:- No, only residents of India can get an Aadhaar number. So, NRIs aren’t required to link their PAN with Aadhaar.

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