Aadhar Otp For Pan Linking: Quick Guide

To get an Aadhaar One-Time Password (OTP) for PAN linking, you must first ensure that your demographic details (name, gender, and date of birth) match on both documents. If there is a minor mismatch in the name, an Aadhaar OTP will be sent to your mobile number registered with Aadhaar. However, it is imperative that the date of birth and gender details are exactly the same on both documents. In the rare case that the name on your Aadhaar is completely different from the name on your PAN, you will need to change the name on either your Aadhaar or PAN before proceeding.

Visit the Income Tax e-Filing portal homepage and click on 'Link Aadhaar' under 'Quick Links'

To link your Aadhaar with your PAN, start by visiting the Income Tax e-Filing portal homepage.

On the homepage, you will find the 'Quick Links' section. Under this section, click on 'Link Aadhaar'. This will take you to the page where you can begin the linking process.

Alternatively, if you already have an account on the e-Filing portal, you can log in and click on 'Link Aadhaar' in the 'Profile' section on your dashboard. This will also direct you to the page where you can start the linking process.

Once you are on the linking page, you will need to enter your PAN and Aadhaar numbers. After entering these details, click on 'Validate' to proceed.

It is important to note that this process may vary slightly depending on whether you are logging in to your account or not. If you are not logging in, you may need to provide additional information such as your name and mobile number.

After validating your details, you will receive an OTP on your registered mobile number. Enter this OTP and click on 'Validate' again to submit your request for linking Aadhaar with PAN.

Enter your PAN and Aadhaar number and click 'View Link Aadhaar Status'

To check the status of your Aadhaar-PAN card link, you will need to visit the e-Filing Income Tax Department page.

Step 1: Visit the e-Filing Income Tax Department page

Go to the following URL: https://www1.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/e-FilingGS/Services/AadhaarPreloginStatus.html

Step 2: Select "Link Aadhaar Status"

On the e-Filing Income Tax Department page, you will see a section called "Quick Links". Under this section, click on "Link Aadhaar Status".

Step 3: Enter your PAN and Aadhaar Number

In the fields provided, enter your PAN and Aadhaar Number.

Step 4: Click "View Link Aadhaar Status"

Once you have entered your PAN and Aadhaar Number, click on the "View Link Aadhaar Status" button.

Step 5: View your Aadhaar-PAN link status

After clicking the button, your Aadhaar-PAN link status will be displayed on the screen.

Additional Information:

Please note that if your PAN card is not linked with your Aadhaar card, it will become inoperative and you will face consequences such as not being able to use your PAN card, not receiving pending refunds and interest on these refunds, etc. However, you can still try to link your PAN and Aadhaar by paying a prescribed penalty fee.

Also, ensure that your name is spelled the same on both your PAN card and Aadhaar card. If there is a mismatch, you will not be able to link the two documents. You will need to get your name corrected and then try to link your PAN with Aadhaar.

If your PAN and Aadhaar are not linked, you will see a pop-up notification

To link your PAN and Aadhaar, you will need to pay the applicable fee through the e-Pay Tax functionality on the e-filing portal. Here are the steps to do so:

• Visit the e-Pay Tax page on the Income Tax e-Filing website.
• Enter your PAN, confirm PAN, and mobile number to receive an OTP.
• After OTP verification, you will be redirected to a page with different payment tiles.
• Click on the "Proceed" button on the Income Tax tile.
• Choose the AY as 2024-25 and the Type of Payment as Other Receipts (500). Then, click on "Continue".
• Enter the amount of Rs. 1,000 under the "Others" field and proceed to make the payment.

Once the payment is successful, you can submit the Aadhaar linking request on the e-Filing portal. Here are the steps:

• Visit the e-filing portal and log in using your credentials. Click on "Link Aadhaar" in the profile or personal details section. Alternatively, you can select the "Link Aadhaar" option under the Quick Links section on the Income Tax website without logging in.
• Enter your Aadhaar number and click on "Validate" to proceed with the linking process.
• Fill in the necessary details such as your mobile number and name as per your Aadhaar. Then, click on the "Link Aadhaar" button.
• Enter the 6-digit OTP that you received on your mobile number and click on "Validate".
• Your request for linking Aadhaar and PAN has now been submitted successfully, and you can check the status of the link.

Please note that it can take up to 30 days for your PAN to become operational again once you raise the linking request. Additionally, ensure that the details on your PAN and Aadhaar card match, as any discrepancies may cause issues with the linking process.

Click on 'Continue to Pay Through e-Pay Tax' to pay the Rs.1000 fine

To link your Aadhaar and PAN cards, you will need to pay a late penalty of Rs.1,000. This is because the deadline to link Aadhaar with PAN was 30 June 2023, and a penalty now applies.

Step 1: Visit the Income Tax e-Filing Portal

Go to the official Income Tax e-Filing Portal.

Step 2: Click on the 'e-Pay Tax' option

On the homepage, under the 'Quick Links' heading, click on the 'e-Pay Tax' option.

Step 3: Enter your PAN and mobile number

Enter your 'PAN' number under the 'PAN/TAN' and 'Confirm PAN/TAN' columns. Then, enter your mobile number.

Step 4: Click 'Continue'

After entering your details, click the 'Continue' button.

Step 5: Verify your details via OTP

You will receive an OTP on your mobile phone. Enter this on the next page to verify your details.

Step 6: Click 'Continue' again

Once your details have been verified, you will be redirected to a new page. Click 'Continue' once more.

Step 7: Click 'Proceed' under the 'Income Tax' tab

On the new page, you will see several tiles. Click 'Proceed' under the 'Income Tax' tab.

Step 8: Select the relevant Assessment Year and Type of Payment

Select the Assessment Year as '2024-25' and the Type of Payment as 'Other Receipts (500)'. Then, click 'Continue'.

Step 9: Pay the Rs.1,000 fine

The fine amount of Rs.1,000 will be pre-filled under the 'Others' field. Click 'Continue' and then finalise your payment.

You can pay the late penalty on the Income Tax e-Filing Portal through net banking, debit card, over the counter, NEFT/RTGS, or payment gateway option.

Note:

If you have a bank account with the following authorised banks, you can pay the penalty through the payment gateway option:

• Central Bank of India
• Indian Overseas Bank
• Jammu & Kashmir Bank
• Punjab National Bank
• Union Bank of India

Submit the Aadhaar-PAN link request

There are two methods for linking your Aadhaar with your PAN:

Method 1: Without Logging in to Your Account

• Go to the Income Tax e-filing portal. Under 'Quick Links', click on the 'Link Aadhaar' tab.
• Enter your PAN and Aadhaar number and click the 'Validate' button.
• Enter your name as per your Aadhaar card and mobile number and click the 'Link Aadhaar' button.
• Enter the OTP received on your mobile number and click the 'Validate' button.
• The request for PAN Aadhaar linking will be sent to the UIDAI for validation.

Method 2: Logging in to Your Account

• Register yourself at the Income Tax e-filing portal, if you are not already registered.
• Log in to the e-filing portal of the income tax department by entering the user ID.
• Confirm your secure access message and enter the password. And click 'Continue' to proceed further.
• After logging in to the website, click on 'Link Aadhaar'. Alternatively, go to 'My Profile' and select 'Link Aadhaar' under the 'Personal Details' option.
• Enter your Aadhaar number and click the 'Validate' button.
• A pop-up message will inform you that your Aadhaar number has been successfully linked to your PAN card.

Important notes:

• If you have not linked your Aadhaar with your PAN by 30 June 2023, your PAN will become inoperative. However, you can still link your Aadhaar with PAN even after it becomes inoperative after paying the necessary fees.
• If you are not sure if your PAN and Aadhaar cards are linked, you can check by visiting the Income Tax e-filing portal. Click on the 'Link Aadhaar Status' under the 'Quick Links' on the homepage. Enter your PAN and Aadhaar number and click 'View Link Aadhaar Status'.
• If you have a minor mismatch in the name between your Aadhaar and PAN cards, you can still link the two.
• If you have a major mismatch in the name between your Aadhaar and PAN cards, you will need to correct your details in either your PAN or Aadhaar database.
• If you are an NRI, OCI, or a foreign national, you are exempt from linking your PAN with your Aadhaar.

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