Aadhaar-PAN linking: Are your PAN card and Aadhaar linked? Quickly check online and learn its importance.

Aadhaar-PAN linking: If the PAN is not linked, it becomes inactive. However, the PAN can be reactivated by paying a penalty of Rs 1,000 and completing the linking process.

Aadhaar-PAN linking: Every individual who has been issued a Permanent Account Number (PAN) and is eligible to obtain an Aadhaar number is required to link their PAN with Aadhaar as per the provisions of Section 139AA of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Failure to link your PAN with Aadhaar will render your PAN inoperative. The Income Tax Department provides an online facility to check the Aadhaar and PAN card linking status. By entering your PAN and Aadhaar numbers, you can instantly verify whether they are linked as per government requirements. This service ensures compliance with income tax regulations and helps avoid issues like PAN deactivation. It is a fast, secure, and convenient way to stay updated about your Aadhaar-PAN linking status.

How to check online

• First of all go to the Income Tax website link – https://eportal.incometax.gov.in/iec/foservices/#/pre-login/bl-link-aadhaar .
• Here the Link Aadhaar page will open in front of you.
• Enter your PAN number and Aadhaar number here and click on Validate.
• By clicking here you will know the status.

How to link Aadhaar and PAN online

How to link through Income Tax e-filing portal

Step 1: Visit the Income Tax e-filing portal.

Step 2: Enter the ‘PAN’ number in the ‘PAN/TAN’ and ‘Confirm PAN/TAN’ columns, enter the mobile number and click on the ‘Continue’ button.

Step 3: After OTP verification, you will be redirected to the e-Pay Tax page. Click the ‘Continue’ button.

Step 4: Click on the ‘Proceed’ button under the ‘Income Tax’ tab.

Step 5: Select Assessment Year ‘2025-26’, ‘Type of Payment (Minor Head)’ as ‘Other Receipts (500)’ and Sub-type of Payment as ‘Fee for Delay in Linking PAN with Aadhaar’ and click on ‘Continue’ button.

Step 6: The applicable amount will be pre-filled against the ‘Others’ option. Click the ‘Continue’ button and make the payment. After making the payment, link your PAN to your Aadhaar card as soon as possible.

How to link through login

If you want to link your Aadhaar number with your PAN card, you will need to log in to the Income Tax e-filing portal. Here’s the process.

Step 1: If you are not already registered, first complete your registration on the Income Tax e-filing portal.

Step 2: After registration, login to the e-filing portal of the Income Tax Department by entering your user ID.

Step 3: Confirm the secure access message during login, then enter your password and click ‘Continue’ to proceed.

Step 4: After logging in, click on the ‘Link Aadhaar’ option on the homepage. Alternatively, you can go to the ‘My Profile’ section and select the ‘Link Aadhaar’ option under ‘Personal Details’.

Step 5: Now enter your Aadhaar number and click on the ‘Validate’ button.

Step 6: After successful verification, a pop-up message will appear on the screen stating that your Aadhaar number has been successfully linked to your PAN card.

After submitting your Aadhaar-PAN linking request, UIDAI will process it. Your PAN card is typically reactivated within 7 to 30 days.

How to link without login

You can link your PAN to Aadhaar without logging in to the Income Tax e-Filing portal. Follow the steps below:

Step 1: Visit the Income Tax e-Filing portal.

Step 2: Enter your PAN and Aadhaar numbers and click on the ‘Validate’ button.

Step 3: Enter the name and mobile number as per your Aadhaar card and click on the ‘Link Aadhaar’ button.

Step 4: Enter the OTP received on your mobile and click on ‘Validate’.

Step 5: Your PAN-Aadhaar linking request will be sent to UIDAI for verification.

If you get a message about not finding the payment details

If you see this message after verifying your PAN and Aadhaar, click ‘Continue to Pay Through e-Pay Tax’ and pay the linking fee. After payment, the PAN-Aadhaar linking request typically takes 4-5 days to process. However, sometimes it takes just 30-60 minutes.

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