Aadhaar-PAN Link: How to link Aadhaar with PAN online - check last date, fees, penalty

Aadhaar-PAN Link: The deadline to link PAN with Aadhaar is approaching soon. If you are one of those who have not yet linked your PAN card with your Aadhaar card, then you need to know that the last date for linking is March 31, 2023.

The Income Tax department has made it mandatory for every citizen of the country to link permanent account numbers (PAN) with an Aadhaar card. If one fails to do so before the deadline, then his/her 10-digit unique alphanumeric PAN number will become inoperative from 1 April 2023.

"As per IT Act,1961, it is mandatory for all PAN holders, who do not fall under the exempt category, to link their PAN with Aadhaar before 31st April. From April 1st, the unlinked PAN shall become inoperative," Income Tax India shared.

Last date to link your PAN & Aadhaar is approaching soon!
As per IT Act,1961, it is mandatory for all PAN holders, who do not fall under the exempt category, to link their PAN with Aadhaar before 31.3.23. From 1.4.23, the unlinked PAN shall become inoperative.
Please link today! pic.twitter.com/aB1W4nA7G9

— Income Tax India (@IncomeTaxIndia) March 18, 2023

Aadhaar-PAN Link - Fee & Penalty

As of now, individuals will have to pay a fine of Rs 1000 for linking PAN-Aadhaar. Till June 30, 2022, this penalty was Rs 500 which was doubled from July 1, 2022 onwards.

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Aadhaar-PAN Link Online: How to Link Aadhar with PAN Card Online?

Follow the steps given below to link your PAN-Aadhaar by yourself-
Step 1: Visit the Income Tax e-filing website - https://www.incometax.gov.in/.
Step 2: Find the option of 'Quick Links', available on the left side of the homepage page.
Step 3: Click on the 'Link Aadhaar' option.
Step 4: Enter the required details - PAN card number, Aadhar number and name.
Step 5: After giving this information, an OTP will be sent to you.
Step 6: Entering the OTP,
Step 7: Your Aadhaar and PAN will be linked.

Note: For any query or help, you can contact at 18001030025 or 18004190025.

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