It is very simple to link Aadhaar with PAN through the new e-filing portal of the Income Tax Department. The ‘Link Aadhaar’ facility is positioned on the home page and it is accessible to both registered and unregistered users.
A deadline looms that is a big deal and you should not miss it.
In case your PAN was issued before October 4, 2024, and if you have used the Aadhaar enrolment ID to apply for PAN, then the last date to link aadhaar with Pan is December 31, 2025.
If not done so, your PAN will become inoperative with effect from 1 January 2026.
An inactive PAN implies you are not able to conduct any financial transactions where quoting PAN is mandatory, such as filing income tax returns or investing in mutual funds or buying a property.
Why PAN-Aadhaar linking is a must
PAN card and Aadhaar linking helps the government keep a record of financial transactions and dissuades tax defaulters. Both PAN and Aadhaar are proof of identity, and linking them helps authorities to weed out individuals with multiple PAN cards. It also mitigates the danger of tax fraud and abuse.
Conditions for linking PAN with Aadhaar
Prior to starting, be sure you have:
- A valid PAN
- A valid Aadhaar number
- Aadhaar based mobile number
How to link PAN with Aadhaar? (Pre-login Process)
You are not required to sign in on the account for this.
Step 1: Click on the new Income Tax e-filing portal (2.0) tab.
Step 2: Scroll down the home page and click on ‘Our Services’. Click on ‘Link Aadhaar’. You will be taken to a new page.
Step 3: Enter the required details:
- PAN
- Aadhaar number
- Name as per Aadhaar
- Mobile number
Check the box that says “I agree to validate my Aadhaar details.” In case your Aadhaar only has the year of birth (without date and month), check the appropriate box. Click ‘Continue’.
Step 4: You will get a 6-digit OTP on your registered mobile number. The OTP is only valid for 15 minutes You have three chances to enter it correctly.
Type your OTP and click on ‘Validate’.
Step 5: Once verified, the confirmation message will be received that your PAN–Aadhaar linking request has been submitted successfully.
How to Do a Pre-login Verification of PAN–Aadhaar Link Status
Step 1: Visit the new e-filing portal.
Step 2: Click on ‘Our Services’, and then choose ‘Link Aadhaar’.
Step 3: Provide your PAN and Aadhaar number, followed by clicking on ‘View Link Aadhaar Status’.
Step 4: A pop-up will let you know if your PAN is linked to Aadhaar.
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How to Check PAN–Aadhaar Link Status (Post login)
Step 1: Log in to your e-filing account using your User ID and Password.
Step 2: Click on your username in the top right-hand corner, and choose ‘My Profile’.
Step 3: Your profile page will display your Aadhaar number with the ‘Linked’ status upon completion.
Final takeaway
If your PAN is eligible, do not dilly-dally. It is a simple one-time process and failing to do so by the deadline of 31 December 2025 will result in severe financial hardship from 2026.