Link your Aadhaar with PAN today: Income Tax Department
The Income Tax Department has again urged all taxpayers to immediately link their Aadhaar with PAN. In an official tweet, the I-T department announced that the linkage is must "to enjoy seamless Income tax services online." Earlier, the Supreme court had clarified that it is necessary to link the two IDs to file I-T returns. Here's how you can link your Aadhaar with PAN.
Deadline to link Aadhaar with PAN
While announcing the Aadhaar-PAN linkage to be mandatory, the Income Tax department also said the last date to do so is 31st March, 2019.
Link Aadhaar-PAN, enjoy seamless Income Tax services: I-T department
How to link Aadhaar with PAN online
To link Aadhaar with PAN via online mode, first off- log on to the Income Tax e-portal. Next, under the 'Quick Links' section, click on 'Link Aadhaar.' Post that, enter details such as Aadhaar number, PAN, Name, and the screen-displayed Captcha code. Submit the details, click on 'Link Aadhaar', and you are done. After successful verification from UIDAI, the linkage will be confirmed.
Procedure to link Aadhaar with PAN via SMS
Apart from the online method, users can also link their Aadhaar with PAN, using SMS service. To do so, type a text message in this format: UIDPAN (space) 12-digit Aadhaar number (space) 10-digit PAN, and send to 567678 or 56161 from your Aadhaar-registered mobile number.
Clearing the air around Aadhaar status
Post the September 26, 2018 SC verdict relating to authentication of Aadhaar, there has been some confusion with respect to the services where Aadhaar is necessary and where not. Aadhaar is no longer mandatory for services such as bank accounts, telecom services, and school admissions/entrance tests. However, it is still necessary for getting a PAN, filing I-T returns, and availing government welfare schemes.
