The deadline for linking your PAN and Aadhaar is near. If you haven’t done so yet, you could face a penalty of ₹1,000 and your PAN could become inactive. Learn how to check it online using an SMS.
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PAN-Aadhaar Link Mandatory
If you have a PAN card and haven’t yet linked it to Aadhaar, this news is extremely important for you. The government has repeatedly warned that the deadline for PAN-Aadhaar linking is nearing, and if this process is not completed by the stipulated time, you could face a fine of ₹1,000 and your PAN card could also be deactivated.
If your PAN becomes inactive, you will face these disadvantages.
The PAN card is a crucial document for filing income tax returns, opening bank accounts, investing, mutual funds, the stock market, and many other government functions. If your PAN becomes inactive, many important tasks could be hampered. This is why the Income Tax Department has made it mandatory to link your PAN with Aadhaar.
Link your PAN and Aadhaar in minutes from your mobile or laptop at home.
The good news is that linking your PAN and Aadhaar isn’t difficult. You can do it online from your mobile or laptop in just a few minutes. In this article, we’ll explain why PAN and Aadhaar linking is necessary, the penalty, the consequences of not linking, and a simple step-by-step process you can use to complete this task today.
What is the penalty for not linking your PAN and Aadhaar?
If your PAN is not linked to Aadhaar by the deadline, you could face a penalty of up to ₹1,000. This penalty must be paid through online payment, and only then will the PAN-Aadhaar linking be complete. If the linking is not completed even after paying the penalty, the PAN may be declared inactive.
Easy online method to link PAN and Aadhaar
Step 1: Visit the Income Tax Department’s official website. Step 2: Click on the ‘Link Aadhaar’ option. Step 3: Enter your PAN number and Aadhaar number. Step 4: If the name and date of birth match, an OTP will be generated. Step 5: Enter the OTP to confirm the linking. Step 6: If a penalty appears, make the online payment. Step 7: After payment, your PAN and Aadhaar will be linked. The entire process takes only 2–5 minutes.
You can also link via SMS or login.
You can also link your PAN and Aadhaar by logging in to the Income Tax portal. In some cases, SMS is also available, where linking can be done by sending a message in a prescribed format.
How to check PAN-Aadhaar link status?
If you want to check whether your PAN is already linked, go to the Income Tax website, click on ‘Link Aadhaar Status’, enter your PAN and Aadhaar numbers, and the status will be displayed on the screen.
