How To Link PAN With Aadhaar Via The New Income Tax Portal?
The Income Tax Department introduced a new e-filing platform on June 7 2021, to facilitate the PAN and Aadhaar linking service. Through this platform, registered and unregistered users, who have a valid Aadhaar and PAN, can link both these documents at ease.
Step by Step Guide to Link PAN with Aadhaar Online
To link your Aadhaar and PAN on the new portal of the Income Tax Department, follow these steps:
Step 1
Log in to the IT department’s portal and click on ‘Link Aadhaar’.
Step 2
You will be taken to another page. Here, enter your Aadhaar number, name, PAN and mobile number.
Step 3
If your Aadhaar only mentions your year of birth, tick the ‘I have only year of birth on Aadhaar card’.
Step 4
Click on ‘I agree to validate my Aadhaar details’.
Step 5
Next, click on ‘Link Aadhaar’.
Step 6
You will receive an OTP on the mobile number that you had previously provided. Enter the OTP in the box and click on ‘Validate’.
After successful completion, you will receive a message confirming that your PAN is linked with Aadhaar.
Also read – Know Everything About The Documents Required To Apply For A PAN Card
Steps to Check Aadhaar and PAN Link Status
You can check your PAN and Aadhaar link status by following these steps:
Pre-login
Step 1
Go to the Income Tax e-Filing portal.
Step 2
Navigate to ‘Our Services’.
Step 3
Click on ‘Know about your Aadhaar-PAN link status’.
Step 4
Put in your PAN and Aadhaar details.
Step 5
Click on ‘View Link Aadhaar Status’.
Step 6
If your PAN is successfully linked with Aadhaar, you will receive a notification indicating the same.
Post-login
Step 1
Go to the new e-filing portal of the IT department.
Step 2
Log in to your account by providing your username and password.
Step 3
After logging in, click on your username on the top right corner of the screen.
Step 4
Select ‘My Profile’.
You will be redirected to a new window showing your personal details along with a ‘Linked’ status right next to your Aadhaar number.
Few Points to Remember While Linking PAN with Aadhaar
Before you link Aadhaar and PAN, keep these pointers in mind:
- The OTP will be valid for only 15 minutes.
- You will get three attempts to enter the correct OTP.
- You can receive a new OTP by clicking on ‘Resend OTP’.
- If the validation fails, repeat the process to link PAN and Aadhaar.
- If your request to link both these documents is pending with the UIDAI, you will have to wait for the validation. Meanwhile, you can also check the status of your request.
- You will have to file a request (e-Nirvaran) to unlink your PAN and Aadhaar. You can also contact the helpdesk of the e-filing portal for the same.
Importance of Linking PAN with Aadhaar
Here is why linking your PAN and Aadhaar is essential:
Prevents tax frauds
Linking PAN and Aadhaar helps the government to keep track of all taxable transactions of individuals. This helps in preventing tax fraud, which was possible earlier.
Detects multiple PAN cards
Oftentimes, individuals obtain multiple PAN cards to avoid paying taxes. By linking PAN and Aadhaar, it would become easier for the IT Department to identify such individuals who have multiple PAN cards registered under one single name.
Also read – What Are The Different Fees And Charges To Apply For Pan Cards In India?
Final Word
The new portal of the Income Tax Department makes the ‘link Aadhaar’ service hassle-free. By completing the process online, you can make sure that your PAN stays operational. Moreover, you will be able to enjoy various government benefits and subsidies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why am I getting an error stating ‘Identity data Mismatch’?
PAN card details such as your name, address, gender, DOB, etc., will be matched against the details in the Aadhaar database. If there is a mismatch with regard to the information, you will have to encounter this error.
What should I do if I get the ‘Identity data Mismatch’ error?
You will have to make corrections to either of the two documents. If you want to make corrections on your Aadhaar card, you will have to visit your nearest Aadhaar Enrolment Centre. On the other hand, corrections in PAN card information can be done online by visiting the NSDL website.
How can I change my mobile number on my Aadhaar card?
Unfortunately, you cannot change your mobile number on your Aadhaar card online. To do so, you will have to first download the Aadhaar correction/enrollment form from the UIDAI’s website. After that, you will have to visit your nearest Aadhaar enrolment center and submit the form along with the supporting documents.
Do I have to submit any document to link PAN to Aadhaar?
Linking your Aadhaar with PAN is a convenient and straightforward process; You won’t have to submit any document. You will just have to provide a few basic details and enter an OTP. Moreover, you can also complete the process via SMS service.
I am an NRI. Do I have to link PAN and Aadhaar?
No, as an NRI, you are exempted from linking these documents. In addition, citizens of Assam, Jammu and Kashmir and Meghalaya, and senior citizens over 80 years old do not need to link PAN and Aadhaar.
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