New Delhi. Linking Aadhaar with PAN has become mandatory, because failing to do so may result in your income tax return being rejected. Additionally, if you need to withdraw Rs. To withdraw Rs 50,000 or more from your bank account, it is necessary to link your PAN and Aadhaar. The process of linking PAN with Aadhaar is straightforward, and the government has provided various methods to do so. Let us tell you what is the easiest way to link PAN with Aadhaar?
Linking PAN to Aadhaar online:
- If your account is with banks that process e-tax payments, make the e-tax payment through the Income Tax e-filing portal.
- Enter your PAN, confirm mobile number, and receive an OTP for verification.
- After OTP verification, a new page will appear, click on “Proceed” for income tax linking.
- Under “Check Assessment Year (AY) 2024-25”, click on “Continue” under “As other receipts (500)”.
- Pay Rs 1000 under other category “
Submission of Aadhaar Linking Application:
- Log in to the Income Tax e-filing portal. In the dashboard, click on “Link Aadhaar” in the profile section or “Link Aadhaar” in the personal details section.
- After logging in, validate the Aadhaar-PAN linking by clicking on “Validate”. Alternatively, enter the PAN and Aadhaar number and click on “Validate” to continue the linking process.
- Provide the required details like mobile number, name as per Aadhaar and click on “Link Aadhaar” button.
- Enter the 6 digit OTP sent to your mobile number and click on “Verify”.
- The Aadhaar-PAN linking request has been successfully submitted, and you can check the Aadhaar-PAN linkage status.
Correction Facility: It is important that all details in your documents match. If there are discrepancies, you will not be able to link PAN with Aadhaar.
- Use NSDL website or UIDAI portal to correct PAN details.
- Submit the required documents and wait for approval.
- Once your PAN details are correct, proceed to link PAN with Aadhaar.
If the name is wrongly written in your PAN card, follow these steps:
- Visit the e-filing website of NSDL.
- Select “Change or Correction in Existing PAN/Reprint of PAN Card”.
- Fill personal details and make payment after Aadhaar e-KYC.
- Get updated PAN card at your address.