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Published: Mar 29, 2023
Updated: Mar 29, 2023

PAN-Aadhaar linking deadline extended till June 30, 2023: All you need to know

The deadline for linking Aadhaar with PAN has been extended till June 30, 2023, by the Income Tax Department. Failure to link the two identification cards will result in the PAN becoming inoperative. This article provides all the necessary details regarding the process of linking Aadhaar with PAN, penalty fees, and exemptions.

How to Check if Aadhaar is Linked with PAN Online?

To check if your Aadhaar is linked with your PAN card online, follow these steps:

● Go to the Income Tax e-filing portal at incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/
● Click on "Link Aadhaar Status" under the "Quick Links" section on the left- hand side of the page.
● Enter your 10-digit PAN number and 12-digit Aadhaar number and click on "View Link Aadhaar Status."
● If your Aadhaar is already linked with your PAN card, your Aadhaar number will be displayed.

How to Check Aadhaar-PAN Linking Status through SMS?

To check your Aadhaar-PAN linking status through SMS, follow these steps:

● Send an SMS to 567678 or 56161 in the following format: "UIDPAN <12 digit Aadhaar number> <10 digit PAN number>."
● If your Aadhaar is linked with your PAN card, you will receive a message confirming the same.

How to Link Aadhaar with PAN?

To link Aadhaar with PAN, follow these steps:

● Visit the Income Tax e-filing portal at incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/.
● Click on "Link Aadhaar" under "Quick Links."
● Enter your PAN and Aadhaar number.
● Click "Continue to Pay Through e-Pay Tax."
● Enter your PAN, confirm it, and provide your mobile number to receive an OTP.
● After verifying the OTP, you will be redirected to the e-Pay Tax page.
● Click "Proceed" on the Income Tax tile.
● Select Assessment Year 2023-24 and choose "Other Receipts" as the payment type.
● After completing the payment, again open the e-Filing Portal.
● Log in to the portal by entering your User ID, password, and date of birth.
● If a pop-up window appears, click on 'Link Aadhaar' to link your Aadhaar with PAN. If not, go to the 'Profile Settings' on the Menu bar and click on 'Link Aadhaar.'
● Your name, date of birth, and gender will be auto-populated from your PAN details.
● Verify your PAN details with the ones mentioned on your Aadhaar. In case of a mismatch, get it corrected in either of the documents.
● If the details match, enter your Aadhaar number and click on the "link now" button.
● A pop-up message will confirm that your Aadhaar has been successfully linked with your PAN.
● Alternatively, you can also visit the UTIITSL or e-gov NSDL websites to link your PAN with Aadhaar.

Aadhaar-PAN Link Penalty Fees

The penalty fee for linking Aadhaar with PAN on the e-filing website is Rs 1000. The last date to link PAN with Aadhaar without penalty fee was March 31, 2022. However, the government extended that deadline until March 31, 2023. The deadline has now been revised to June 30, 2023, with a penalty fee of Rs 1000.