Aadhar PAN Linking

Introduction:

Aadhaar PAN linking is a crucial process for individuals in India to ensure seamless integration of their Aadhaar card and PAN (Permanent Account Number) issued by the Income Tax Department. The linking of these two identification documents helps streamline financial transactions, income tax filings, and government welfare schemes. To simplify this process and offer convenience to individuals, our Aadhaar PAN Linking Services provide a hassle-free way to obtain and facilitate the Aadhaar PAN linking process.

Benefits of Aadhaar PAN Linking Services:

Seamless Integration:

Our Aadhaar PAN Linking Services ensure the smooth integration of your Aadhaar card and PAN. By linking these two documents, you avoid any discrepancies and inconsistencies in your financial and identification records.

Compliance with Government Regulations:

The Government of India has made it mandatory for individuals to link their Aadhaar and PAN for various financial and taxation purposes. Our services ensure compliance with these regulations, helping you stay updated and avoid any penalties or legal issues.

Efficient Income Tax Filing:

The linking of Aadhaar and PAN streamlines the income tax filing process. It enables automatic retrieval of your personal and financial information, minimizing errors and reducing the time and effort required for filing tax returns.

Government Welfare Schemes:

Many government welfare schemes and subsidies are linked to Aadhaar and PAN. By linking these two documents, you can avail of benefits such as subsidies for cooking gas, direct benefit transfers, and other social welfare programs seamlessly.

Enhanced Data Security:

We prioritize the security of your personal information. Our Aadhaar PAN Linking Services follow strict data protection protocols and use secure encryption methods to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of your data.

How Our Aadhaar PAN Linking Services Work:

Application Process:

Our user-friendly online application process allows you to initiate the Aadhaar PAN linking service easily. You provide the required information and documents, including your Aadhaar card and PAN details.

Verification and Authentication:

We conduct a thorough verification and authentication process to ensure the accuracy and legitimacy of the provided information. This step ensures the seamless linking of your Aadhaar and PAN.

Assistance and Support:

Our dedicated customer support team is available to assist you throughout the process. They address any queries or concerns you may have and guide you through the Aadhaar PAN linking process.

Secure Document Handling:

We handle your personal documents with utmost care and employ advanced security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access or misuse.

Confirmation and Acknowledgment:

Once the Aadhaar PAN linking process is complete, we provide you with a confirmation and acknowledgment of the successful linking. This serves as evidence of the integration of your Aadhaar and PAN.

What are the benefits of Aadhaar and PAN linking?

Aadhaar-PAN linking is required for legal aspects and provides benefits like: -

For Individuals

• Aadhaar Card is an important document for all transactions. Linking Aadhaar and PAN provides an audit trail of all transactions to the Income tax department.
• Starting next year, ITR filing will not be allowed until your Aadhaar-PAN is linked.
• Filing ITR will be an easy process as it would eliminate the need for actions like submitting receipts to the IT department or e-signature. These actions will be automatically done using Aadhaar e-verification.
• Aadhaar- PAN linking can help in preventing the cancellation of the latter.
• Through the use of an Aadhaar Card, the requirement for other documents has been reduced to a large extent.
• Aadhaar cards also serve the purpose of identity proof and address proof. It has made this document of great importance for individuals.

For Government

• With the introduction of Aadhaar, tracking transactions has become easier and more effective. Aadhaar-based authentication has become a norm now.
• It is also useful for tracking tax evaders. Aadhaar-PAN linking solved the problem of an individual having multiple PAN cards and reduced the possibility of fraudulent activities.

Prerequisites for availing this service:

• Valid PAN
• Aadhaar number
• Valid mobile number

Steps to link Aadhaar with PAN.

Aadhaar-PAN linking is a process mandated by the Indian Income Tax Department. It involves connecting your Aadhaar number, which is a 12-digit unique identity number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), with your PAN (Permanent Account Number), a 10-digit alphanumeric number issued by the Income Tax Department.

How to check if your Aadhaar is linked to your PAN card?

The PAN-Aadhaar linking date has been extended from 31st March 2022 to 31st March 2023. The final day to link PAN and Aadhaar without paying a fine, however, was March 31, 2022. Now, a fine of Rs.1,000 must be paid for linking PAN-Aaadhaar.

Note that if you file the income tax returns without linking PAN-Aadhaar, the income tax department will not process the returns until PAN and Aadhaar are linked. People can visit the official Income Tax e-filing website to link the two identity cards in both cases– identical names in the two databases or in a case where there is a minor mismatch.

For new applicants of PAN card, the Aadhaar-PAN linking is done automatically during the application stage. For existing PAN holders, who were allotted PAN on or before 01-07-2017, it is mandatory to link PAN with Aadhaar.

If you do not link your PAN with Aadhaar till 30th June 2023, your PAN will become inoperative. However, people who fall under the exempted category will not be subject to the effects of PAN becoming inoperative.

The process to link Aadhaar with PAN can be done through the e-Filing portal. Here are the steps:

• Visit the e-Filing Portal Home page and click on Link Aadhaar in Quick Links section. Alternatively, login to e-filing portal and click on Link Aadhaar in Profile section.
• Enter your PAN and Aadhaar Number.
• Click on Continue to Pay Through e-Pay Tax.
• Enter your PAN, confirm PAN, and any mobile number to receive OTP.
• Post OTP verification, you will be redirected to e-Pay Tax page.
• Click on Proceed on the Income Tax tile.
• Select the relevant Assessment Year and Type of Payment as Other Receipts (500) and click Continue.
• Applicable amount will be pre-filled against Others. Click Continue.
• Now, challan will be generated. On the next screen, you have to select the mode of payment.
• After selecting the mode of payment, you will be re-directed to the Bank website where you can make the payment.
• Post payment of fee, you can link your Aadhaar with PAN on the e-Filing Portal.

What are the consequences of not linking your Aadhaar with PAN card?

• Filing an Income Tax Return (ITR) may become challenging if the PAN and Aadhaar cards are not linked.
• Pending Refunds will not be issued, and Pending ITRs will not be processed with inoperative PAN.
• Income Tax will be deducted at a higher rate if PAN becomes invalid due to non-linking.
• Pending proceedings, as in the case of Defective Returns, cannot be completed with an inoperative PAN.
• Suppose the PAN Card and the Aadhaar Card are not linked. In that case, it may cause difficulties when accessing certain government services such as obtaining subsidies, applying for a passport, opening a bank account, etc.
• Obtaining a new PAN Card may be difficult if not linked to the Aadhaar Card. The government has also made it mandatory to include the Aadhaar Card number when applying for a new PAN.
• If the PAN Card and the Aadhaar Card are not linked, you may be subject to a penalty of up to Rs. 10,000/-

Frequently Asked Questions

While trying for PAN-Aadhar linking, I got a message that the authentication has failed. What should I do?

The authentication fails due to a mismatch in the data between your PAN and Aadhaar. You can check for the correctness of the data such as name, date of birth, and mobile number, amongst others.

How do I link PAN and Aadhaar if there is a mismatch in name or date of birth?

To Initiate the Aadhaar linking process, enter your PAN and Aadhaar number, your name, date of birth and mobile number details as per your Aadhaar card; the income tax department will send an OTP on the registered mobile number to enable the linking. In the case of a mismatch in the date of birth, you need to update your Aadhaar card data.

Can I file my ITR if my PAN and Aadhaar are not linked?

You need to quote your Aadhaar number for the purpose of filing your income tax return. In the absence of an Aadhaar number, you need to quote an Aadhaar enrolment number.

Does a Non-Resident Indian (NRI) is required to link PAN and Aadhaar?

Only resident Indians can get an Aadhaar number. An individual whose stay in India is 182 days or more in the previous 12 months, immediately before the date of an Aadhaar application is a resident. An NRI need not obtain Aadhaar and link their PAN with Aadhaar.