How can I link my Aadhar card with PAN card online?
You can link your Aadhaar card with your PAN card online through the Income Tax Department’s e-filing portal. Here are the steps to follow:
Go to the Income Tax Department’s e-filing portal (https://www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/home).
Click on the “Link Aadhaar” option under the “Quick Links” section on the left-hand side of the page.
Enter your PAN and Aadhaar number.
Enter your name as it appears on your Aadhaar card.
Verify the Captcha code and click on the “Link Aadhaar” button.
A pop-up message will appear on the screen confirming the successful linking of your Aadhaar card with your PAN card.
Note: It is important to ensure that your name, date of birth and gender as per your Aadhaar card matches with the information on your PAN card. If there is a discrepancy, you may have to update your details either on the Aadhaar card or PAN card before linking the two.
Here are some additional details about linking your Aadhaar card with your PAN card online:
You need to have a valid Aadhaar card and PAN card to link the two.
The name, date of birth, and gender on your Aadhaar card should match exactly with the information on your PAN card. If there is any discrepancy, you will need to update your details either on your Aadhaar card or PAN card before linking the two.
You can link multiple PAN cards with a single Aadhaar card, but each PAN card can only be linked with one Aadhaar card.
Linking your Aadhaar card with your PAN card is mandatory for filing your income tax return (ITR) from July 1, 2017, onwards.
You can also link your Aadhaar card with your PAN card by sending an SMS to 567678 or 56161 in the following format: UIDPAN<SPACE><12-digit Aadhaar number><SPACE><10-digit PAN number>.
If you face any issues while linking your Aadhaar card with your PAN card online, you can contact the Income Tax Department’s customer care or visit your nearest PAN card centre for assistance.
What if I don’t do it?
Linking your Aadhaar card with your PAN card is mandatory for filing your income tax return (ITR) from July 1, 2017, onwards. If you fail to link your Aadhaar card with your PAN card, you will not be able to file your income tax returns. This can lead to penalties and legal consequences.
Moreover, the government may also take other steps to encourage compliance, such as suspending or canceling PAN cards that are not linked with Aadhaar cards. This could potentially lead to difficulties in opening bank accounts, getting a loan, or even in getting a passport.
Therefore, it is highly recommended that you link your Aadhaar card with your PAN card at the earliest to avoid any inconvenience or penalties in the future.