A couple of years back, the Department for Income Tax had made it mandatory to link PAN card with Aadhar. However, this move to link PAN card with Aadhar, while being implemented in hordes, was still not complete because of so many citizens still unable to complete the same.
Currently, linking the Pan with Aadhar is a simple two step process. It requires no login in or even e- filing site registrations. If you own your Aadhar Card and have a PAN card, linking these is vital.
How To Link PAN Card With Aadhar? Steps To Follow
Income tax filings and returns will not be able to see completion on failure to link PAN card with Aadhar. The deadlines have kept extending beyond the earlier 2017, to the current year.
- The e-filing website for taxes has a link to help you interlink the Aadhar card with Pan Card.
- Visit www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in. Then click on Link Aadhaar tab.
- Enter all details of PAN, Aadhaar number of name.
- Click on SUBMIT. You will get a confirmation of linking both, post UIDAI verification.
- Do note that if there is any name mismatch between the two names mentioned on the document, you need to use the Aadhar Card name on all fields. You also need the Aadhar to be linekd to your phone number for receipt of an OTP. The latter helps in verification, in order to complete any changes or updates.
Important Considerations To Link PAN Card With Aadhar
- Name Mismatch As You Link PAN Card With Aadhar
In a scenario where there is complete mismatch of name on PAN card and that of Aadhar Card, linking will not be complete. You need to apply for name change in either of the documents.
- Registered Users’ Note
If you already have an account of the income tax filing portal, follow the same steps as above. Verify with a CAPTCHA at the end before verification.
- Link Aadhaar Number With PAN Card Via SMS
You can simply link your Aadhaar card and PAN card through an SMS. Simply send an SMS to 567678 or the number 56161. Type in an SMS to 567678/56161 from the mobile number registered in the format as follows-UIDPAN<SPACE><12 digit Aadhaar><Space><10 digit PAN>
Sometimes, the authentication might fail for linking the two documents. Make sure you have your registered mobile handy, to initiate needful changes for passing verification. Remember that Aadhar number is mandatory for even a basic LPG connection as well as tax filings in India. Therefore, go ahead and link PAN card with Aadhar now, without further delay.
