PAN Card Update: Taxpayers may face several problems if they do not link their PAN and Aadhaar cards. According to Income Tax Department rules, if a PAN is not linked to Aadhaar, services such as banking transactions, investments in mutual funds or the stock market, high-value purchases, and filing income tax returns may be affected. In many cases, the PAN may even be declared inactive, after which financial activities will come to a near standstill. According to the Income Tax Department, linking Aadhaar and PAN cards is completely mandatory. No exemptions have been granted.
What does the Income Tax Department’s official stance say?
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According to information available on the Income Tax Department’s official website, it is mandatory for citizens who were issued a PAN card on or before July 1, 2017, to link their PAN with Aadhaar. This facility is available for both registered and unregistered taxpayers on the e-filing portal. According to the department, the purpose of this process is to make the tax system transparent and eliminate duplicate or fake PAN cards.
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What are the new rules for those applying for a new PAN card?
For those applying for a new PAN card now, the process has been made simpler but stricter. Aadhaar-based verification has been made mandatory at the time of application. This means that new applicants will not need to link their PAN and Aadhaar separately, as both documents are automatically linked during the verification process.
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Complete process for linking PAN with Aadhaar
To link your PAN with Aadhaar, you first need to log in to the Income Tax Department’s e-filing portal. After logging in, go to the profile section and select the “Link Aadhaar” option. Then, enter your PAN number and Aadhaar number. To complete the linking process, it is necessary to pay the prescribed fee through the e-Pay Tax option. After the challan is generated, the fee must be paid through the bank. Once the payment is complete, you can return to the portal to finalize the linking process.
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How to Check Aadhaar-PAN Linking Status
If a taxpayer wants to know whether their PAN is linked to Aadhaar, the “Link Aadhaar Status” option is available on the e-filing portal. After entering the PAN and Aadhaar numbers and submitting the request, the linking status will be displayed on the screen. This process is completely online and takes only a few minutes.
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What to Do If There is Incorrect Information in Aadhaar and PAN
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Sometimes, the name, date of birth, or other details in Aadhaar and PAN do not match, which causes problems with linking. In such a situation, you should first correct the Aadhaar information by visiting the UIDAI website. If corrections are needed in the PAN, the details can be updated through the Protean (NSDL) or UTIITSL websites. In some cases, biometric verification can also be done by visiting an authorized PAN service center.
Why is Linking on Time Important?
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The Income Tax Department has appealed to taxpayers not to wait until the last date. Linking PAN and Aadhaar in a timely manner can help avoid penalties, deactivation of PAN, and disruptions in financial services. This step also helps in avoiding any tax-related disputes in the future.