Only 3 days left to link PAN with Aadhaar. Check your PAN-Aadhaar link status now to avoid penalty and make your PAN operative.

PAN-Aadhaar link: The Income Tax Department has issued a final reminder to taxpayers that the mandatory linking of PAN cards with Aadhaar is approaching its deadline. PAN holders who were allotted their PAN on or before July 1, 2017, must complete the process by December 31, 2025, failing which their PAN will become inoperative.

Why Linking PAN with Aadhaar Is Crucial

The PAN-Aadhaar link is a government requirement aimed at preventing tax evasion and ensuring seamless financial transactions. Individuals with unlinked PAN cards will face restrictions in carrying out financial transactions, tax filings, and other PAN-dependent services.

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The Income Tax Department clarified that for new PAN card applicants post October 1, 2024, who have used an Aadhaar enrolment ID during application, linking is exempt from late fees. However, for all other PAN holders, a late fee of ₹1,000 applies if the process is not completed before the deadline.

Step-by-Step Guide to PAN-Aadhaar link

Taxpayers can easily link their PAN with Aadhaar using the Income Tax e-Filing portal. Follow these steps:

1. Visit the Income Tax e-Filing portal and log in.

2. Go to the Profile Settings section and click on ‘Link Aadhaar’.

3. Enter your PAN and Aadhaar numbers and click continue to pay through e-pay tax.

4. Choose the relevant assessment year and select Other Receipts as the type of payment.

5. A challan with the required amount will be generated; proceed with payment via the bank portal.

6. After successful payment, complete the linking process on the e-Filing portal.

How to Check PAN-Aadhaar Link Status

To verify whether your PAN and Aadhaar are already linked:

1. Visit the Income Tax e-Filing portal and click on ‘Link Aadhaar Status’.

2. Enter your PAN and Aadhaar numbers.

3. Submit the details, and the portal will display your current link status.

Correcting Mismatched Details

In case your PAN-Aadhaar Link details do not match, you can:

• Update Aadhaar information via the UIDAI portal.

• Correct PAN details through Protean (NSDL) or UTIITSL.

• Visit authorized PAN service centers for biometric verification if discrepancies persist.

The Income Tax Department has urged all taxpayers to complete the linking process well in advance of the deadline to avoid penalties and ensure uninterrupted financial services.

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