The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) issues an Aadhaar card to every person in India, which has a unique 12-digit number. It serves as an identification number that may be used to access the cardholder’s information from the government database, including biometrics and contact information. If you have a PAN and are eligible for Aadhaar or already have an Aadhaar number, you must notify the Income Tax Department. This is why it’s crucial to link your PAN to your Aadhaar number. If you do not link your PAN to your Aadhar card by the deadline, your PAN will become “inoperative.”
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When the PAN stops working, it will be unable to complete various transactions that require the PAN to be cited. The Income Tax Department has identified 18 financial transactions in which an individual must quote their PAN. Transactions could only be completed in such instances if the PAN and Aadhaar were linked, making the PAN re-active.
Aadhaar-PAN link Deadline Extended
The Central Government had previously issued a notification extending the deadline for linking Aadhaar to PAN. Previously, the deadline for linking a PAN card to an Aadhaar card was September 30, 2021. This deadline for linking Aadhaar and PAN has now been extended to March 31, 2022.
How to Link PAN and Aadhar
The Income Tax Department’s e-filing system can be used to integrate Aadhaar with a PAN card. The connection of Aadhaar and PAN can be made using log-in credentials or even without logging in.
- Aadhar-PAN Link Online: Though e-Filing Website
- Go to the Income Tax website
- PAN, Aadhaar number, and name must be entered exactly as they appear on the Aadhaar card.
- If your Aadhaar card only has your year of birth, click the box that says “I have only year of birth in Aadhaar card.”
- Fill out the Captcha code. Instead of the captcha code, visually impaired users can request an OTP. The OTP will be delivered to the phone number provided upon registration.
- Aadhar-PAN Link Through SMS
By sending an SMS, you can link your PAN to your Aadhaar number. The steps listed below must be followed:
- On your phone, type UIDPAN <12-digit UIDAI Aadhaar><10-digit PAN>
- Send the SMS to 567678 or 56161.
Conclusion
The government has extended the deadline for linking the Aadhaar and Permanent Account Number (PAN) till March 31, 2022. Make sure to get this done to continue having a trouble-free financial experience.
