If you have a PAN card, it is now mandatory to link it with your Aadhaar card. Failing to do so can result in penalties and complications while filing Income Tax Returns (ITR). With the deadline approaching, this is your last chance to complete the process and avoid legal and financial issues.
Why Linking PAN with Aadhaar Is Important
Mandatory for Filing ITR
Income Tax Returns cannot be filed if your PAN is not linked to Aadhaar.
Avoid Penalties
Non-compliance may lead to financial penalties or invalidation of PAN, causing delays in banking and taxation processes.
Prevents Fraud
Linking PAN with Aadhaar helps prevent duplicate or fraudulent PAN cards, ensuring secure tax compliance.
How to Link PAN with Aadhaar
Online via Income Tax Portal
Visit the Income Tax e-filing website.
Select the option “Link Aadhaar” and enter your PAN, Aadhaar number, and other details.
Click Submit and verify OTP sent to your registered mobile.
Through SMS
Send a message in the following format to 567678 or 56161:
o UIDPAN
Offline Linking
Submit a form at your nearest PAN service center if online methods are not feasible.
Key Takeaway
Linking your PAN with Aadhaar is no longer optional. Doing it before the deadline ensures smooth filing of ITR, prevents penalties, and protects you from future legal complications.
Disclaimer:
The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any agency, organization, employer, or company. All information provided is for general informational purposes only. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, reliability, or suitability of the information contained herein. Readers are advised to verify facts and seek professional advice where necessary. Any reliance placed on such information is strictly at the reader’s own risk.
If you have a PAN card, it is now mandatory to link it with your Aadhaar card. Failing to do so can result in penalties and complications while filing Income Tax Returns (ITR). With the deadline approaching, this is your last chance to complete the process and avoid legal and financial issues.
Why Linking PAN with Aadhaar Is Important
Mandatory for Filing ITR
Income Tax Returns cannot be filed if your PAN is not linked to Aadhaar.
Avoid Penalties
Non-compliance may lead to financial penalties or invalidation of PAN, causing delays in banking and taxation processes.
Prevents Fraud
Linking PAN with Aadhaar helps prevent duplicate or fraudulent PAN cards, ensuring secure tax compliance.
How to Link PAN with Aadhaar
Online via Income Tax Portal
Visit the Income Tax e-filing website.
Select the option “Link Aadhaar” and enter your PAN, Aadhaar number, and other details.
Click Submit and verify OTP sent to your registered mobile.
Through SMS
Send a message in the following format to 567678 or 56161:
o UIDPAN
Offline Linking
Submit a form at your nearest PAN service center if online methods are not feasible.
Key Takeaway
Linking your PAN with Aadhaar is no longer optional. Doing it before the deadline ensures smooth filing of ITR, prevents penalties, and protects you from future legal complications.
Disclaimer:
The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any agency, organization, employer, or company. All information provided is for general informational purposes only. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, reliability, or suitability of the information contained herein. Readers are advised to verify facts and seek professional advice where necessary. Any reliance placed on such information is strictly at the reader’s own risk.
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