Linking Aadhaar with PAN is a straightforward process; You can link Aadhaar with PAN online through the official website of e-filing by your mobile phone in minutes. However, before linking Aadhaar with PAN, you should check once whether it is linked or not. It will show the linked status on the screen.
According to the Income Tax Department of the Government of India, the taxpayer must link Aadhaar with PAN to e-file returns. Besides, anyone who needs PAN instantly can get e-PAN immediately by entering Aadhaar details.
For Instant e-PAN, the age should be eighteen years, and a registered mobile number with Aadhaar is required to receive the OTP. If you want to know more about ‘Instant e-PAN online’, check here.
Link Aadhaar with PAN Online
A step-by-step guide to linking Aadhaar with PAN is given below. For this, keep your Aadhaar and PAN number ready.
1: Go to the official site of the e-filling.
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2: Select the second option, ‘Link Aadhaar‘, on the screen/page.
3: The next page will appear here, enter your PAN, Aadhaar Number, Name as per the Aadhaar, Registered mobile number and tick the check box ( If your date of birth contains only ‘Year’, tick both the checkboxes, otherwise tick the second).
4: Click on the ‘Link Aadhaar‘ option
5: On the next screen, enter OTP (You will get it on your mobile), and click on the ‘Validate’ option.
In this way, the linking of Aadhaar with PAN will be completed.
See also – How to Get a Physical PAN card Online
How to check PAN and Aadhar link status online?
Below are two steps to check PAN Aadhar link status online.
1. Visit the official website of e-Filling, and click on the third option, ‘About Your Aadhaar PAN Link Status‘.
2. Enter PAN and Aadhaar number on the next screen and click on ‘View Link Aadhaar Status. You will get the link status on the screen.
e-Filling Website Link: Click here
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FAQs:
A: Visit the e-filling official website (www.incometax.gov.in), and click on the ‘Link Aadhaar’ option. Enter your PAN Number, or Aadhaar number, tick the check box and submit. On the next page, enter OTP and click on validate option.
A: You will get the Link Aadhaar Status option on the official website www.incometax.gov.in. Click on it, and enter your PAN and Aadhaar number on the next page. Then, click on the option ‘View Link Aadhaar Status. You will get the link status online.
A: The minimum age for the e-pan is 18 years.
A: It helps the Income-tax Authority keep track of all financial transactions essential in assessing an individual or company’s tax liability. Besides, it also helps in reducing the chances of tax evasion.
