How to Link PAN Card to Aadhar Card Online through e-Filing Website
Link PAN card with Aadhaar card right now if you haven't already done so June 30, 2020 is the new deadline to link your Aadhar Card and PAN Card. As per a directive from the Income Tax Department, it is mandatory to connect your Permanent Account Number (PAN) with Aadhar Card. In case you are not sure whether you have already linked PAN card with Aadhaar card, it is a good time to check the status of your Aadhaar card and PAN card linking. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on December 30 extended the deadline for linking Aadhaar card with PAN card from December 31 to March 31, 2020, and then on March 24, extended it to June 30 in light of the coronavirus pandemic. People failing to meet the deadline will no longer be able to file their income tax returns and their PAN will become inoperative.
"The due date for linking of PAN with Aadhaar as specified under sub-section 2 of Section 139AA of the Income-tax Act,1961 has been extended from 31st December, 2019 to 31st March, 2020. Notification no.107 of 2019 dated 30/12/2019 issued by CBDT," the IT department said in a tweet
If you want to check whether your Aadhaar and PAN are already linked, you need to follow the steps provided below.
How to check your PAN-Aadhaar card link status
Checking PAN-Aadhaar link status is easy. You need to go to the website of the Income Tax Department before the June 30, 2020 deadline. The website will ask you to enter your Aadhaar card number and PAN card details to check the status of the Aadhaar-PAN linking online
- Go to the official website of the Income Tax Department by visiting https://www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/home from your browser.
- Now, click on the Link Aadhaar option provided under the Quick Links section on the left sidebar.
- This will take you to the Link Aadhaar page from where you need to click on the Click here link.
- You'll now see a page where you need to enter your PAN and Aadhaar numbers to check the linking status.
- If your Aadhaar and PAN are already linked, you'll see a screen showing a confirmation message. This will highlight the last four digits of your Aadhaar number.
- You should verify the PAN and Aadhaar number you've entered if you're getting a message that you're yet to link them but you have a doubt that you had already performed the linking.
In case if you haven't linked your Aadhaar and PAN, you can follow the steps available below to link them online.
How to Link PAN Card to Aadhar Card Online through e-Filing Website
People can get their PAN and Aadhar linked online by following the steps mentioned below:
Step 1. Visit the Income Tax e-Filing website to link your PAN and Aadhaar
Step 2. Enter your PAN and Aadhar number in the form
Step 3. Enter your name as mentioned in your Aadhar card
Step 4. In case only your birth year is mentioned on your Aadhar card, you have to tick the square
Step 5. Now enter the captcha code mentioned in the image for verification
Step 6. Click on the “Link Aadhaar” button
Step 7. A pop-up message will appear that your Aadhaar will be successfully linked with your PAN
Visually challenged users can request for an OTP that will be sent to the registered mobile number instead of the captcha code.
How to Link Aadhar with PAN by Sending an SMS
In order to link your Aadhar to PAN, follow these steps:
- You have to type a message in the format
UIDPAN<12 Digit Aadhaar> <10 Digit PAN> - Send the message to either 567678 or 56161 from your registered mobile number
- If your Aadhaar number is 987654321012 and your PAN is ABCDE1234F, you have to type UIDPAN 987654321012 ABCDE1234F and send the message to either 567678 or 56161
Correction Facility for Linking your PAN with Aadhar Card
PAN and Aadhar card linking is successful only when all your details in both the documents match. In case there are errors such as spelling mistakes in your name, your PAN will not be linked with Aadhaar. You can make changes by visiting a nearby Aadhaar Enrolment Centre or through the portal of NSDL PAN. In case there are errors, you can get it corrected by following these steps:
- The user can correct his PAN details using the NSDL website
- The NSDL link redirects to the page where you can apply for the correction of your name
- Submit signed digital documents to get your PAN details updated
- Once your details are corrected in your PAN and confirmed by NSDL over a mail, you can link your PAN with Aadhaar
Unable to Link PAN with Aadhaar? Here’s What to Do
PAN cards have to be mandatorily linked with Aadhaar before the deadline ends otherwise they will be deactivated by the Income Tax Department. The name of the applicant should be the same on both PAN card and the Aadhaar card. In case there is some spelling mismatch, you will be unable to link Aadhaar with PAN. You will have to get your name corrected and after correction, you can easily link your PAN with Aadhaar.
When PAN Card is Mis-Spelt:Step 1: Visit the e-filing website of NSDL at https://goo.gl/zvt8eV
Step 2: Select the ‘Changes or Correction in existing PAN data/Reprint of PAN Card (No changes in Existing PAN Data)’ option from the drop-down menu
Step 3: Select the individual category and enter your details
Step 4: Make payment and submit your form online after Aadhaar e-KYC
Step 5: Your updated PAN will be sent to your address
Step 6: Once you receive your PAN card, you can link your PAN with Aadhaar
When Aadhaar Card is Mis-Spelt:
When Aadhaar Card is Mis-Spelt:Step 1: Visit an Aadhaar Enrolment Centre
Step 2: Carry a self-attested copy of your proof of Identity
Step 3: Fill the Aadhaar Enrolment Form
Step 4: Submit the form along with the documents
Step 5: You will get an acknowledgement slip that contains the update request number
Step 6: This URN can be used to check the status of your update request
Step 7: Once your update request is processed and the name is corrected, you can link your PAN with Aadhaar
Importance of Linking PAN Card with Aadhar Card
Linking PAN with Aadhar is very important for all PAN cardholders because of the following reasons:
- All PAN cards that are not linked with Aadhaar will be deactivated after March 31st, 2020
- Linking PAN with Aadhaar will help in tackling the problem of multiple PAN cards issued in the same name
- Your income tax return form would not be processed if your PAN is not linked with Aadhaar
- The user will get a summarised detail of taxes levied on him for future reference
FAQs on Linking PAN-Aadhaar
Q. I don’t have Aadhaar. Can I still e-file my tax return?
A. Yes, you can file tax returns but it will not be processed until your Aadhaar is linked with PAN. In case you have enrolment number, you can link it with PAN and your e-return would be processed this year but you will have to link your PAN with Aadhaar at a later stage.
Q. Is there any other process to link the two?
A. Right now, there are only two processes. The user has to get his documents linked by any one of the processes.
Q. Do NRIs need Aadhaar card to e-file?
A. NRIs are exempt from quoting their Aadhaar while filing their income tax e-returns.
Q. Who will be required to link PAN and Aadhaar numbers? What if my income is below taxable limits?
A. Even if the taxable income of an individual is below the taxable limits, he has to link his PAN with Aadhaar. Otherwise, it will be deactivated.
Q. Why do I get failed authentication message when I try to link Aadhaar with PAN?
A. You have to enter the correct OTP sent to your registered mobile number. In case you enter wrong OTP, you will get the failed authentication message. It is best suggested to enter the OTP diligently on the website to authenticate your request.
Q. When is the Aadhaar-PAN linking not compulsory?
A. You are exempt from linking your Pan with Aadhaar if:
- You are an NRI
- Residents of Assam, Meghalaya and Jammu & Kashmir
- Foreign nationals residing in India.
- Senior citizens who are more than 80 years of age at any time during the financial year
Q. Is it mandatory to create an account with the department website?
A. All taxpayers have to create an account with the Income Tax Department to file their e-returns.
Q. How can I change the mobile number that is registered with Aadhaar?
A. In order to get your mobile number updated, you have to visit a nearby Aadhaar Enrolment Centre and get your mobile number updated.
Q. What is the deadline for linking PAN card with Aadhaar card?
A. The deadline for linking PAN card and Aadhaar card is 30th June 2020.
Q. Do I have to submit any documentary proof to link my PAN and Aadhaar card?
A. Linking PAN with Aadhaar is a very simple process. You can do it online or via SMS. You do not have to submit any document proof.
Q. What are the details I have to check when linking my PAN with my Aadhaar card?
A. You have to check your name, gender and date of birth when linking your Aadhaar with PAN. In case there are errors, you can get them rectified before linking both documents.
