PAN-Aadhaar Link: If you have a PAN card and have not yet linked it to Aadhaar, then this news is very important for you. The government is repeatedly warning that the last date for PAN-Aadhaar linking is near. If linking is not completed within the stipulated time, you may have to pay a fine of up to Rs 1000 and your PAN card may also become inactive.
These losses will occur if PAN becomes inactive
PAN card is mandatory not only for tax but also for opening bank account, investment, mutual fund, share market and many government works. If PAN becomes inoperative, all these important functions may get hampered. This is why the Income Tax Department has made it mandatory to link PAN with Aadhaar.
Link PAN-Aadhaar at home in minutes
Linking PAN-Aadhaar is now very easy. It can be completed online from mobile or laptop in just a few minutes. The linking method is as follows:
Step-by-step method
Visit the official website of Income Tax Department.
Click on ‘Link Aadhaar’ option.
Enter your PAN and Aadhaar number.
If name and date of birth match, OTP will come.
Confirm linking by entering OTP.
If fine appears, make online payment.
After payment, PAN-Aadhaar will be linked.
The entire process takes only 2–5 minutes.
You can also link through SMS or login
Apart from this, you can also link PAN-Aadhaar by logging into the Income Tax portal. In some cases linking can also be done through SMS facility.
How to check PAN-Aadhaar link status
If you want to know whether your PAN is already linked or not, then go to the Income Tax Department website and click on the ‘Link Aadhaar Status’ option. After entering PAN and Aadhaar number, the status will appear on the screen.
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