I am getting ready to file my Income Tax Return in India, but I realized my Aadhaar is not yet linked with my PAN. Since it is mandatory, can someone please guide me on how to link Aadhaar with PAN for ITR filing in India?
That’s a very important step you’ve noticed, because linking Aadhaar with PAN is mandatory for filing your Income Tax Return (ITR) in India. If your Aadhaar and PAN are not linked, your return may not be processed, and in some cases, your PAN could even become inoperative.
The good part is that the process is simple and can be completed online within a few minutes.
Steps to Link Aadhaar with PAN:
1. Visit the Income Tax Department’s Portal:
Go to the official site:
2. Click on ‘Link Aadhaar’:
On the home page, under the Quick Links section, you’ll see the option ‘Link Aadhaar’.
3. Enter Your Details:
• PAN
• Aadhaar Number
• Name as per Aadhaar
• Mobile number
4. OTP Verification:
You will receive an OTP on the mobile number registered with Aadhaar. Enter it to confirm.
5. Payment (if applicable):
• If you are linking after the due date prescribed earlier, you may be required to pay a late fee (for example, ₹1,000 as per earlier rules).
• The portal will guide you if any fee is applicable.
6. Confirmation:
Once linked successfully, you’ll receive a message confirming that your Aadhaar and PAN are now linked.
Important Notes:
• Linking is mandatory for both residents and NRIs (if they are required to file ITR in India).
• If details like date of birth or name don’t match between PAN and Aadhaar, you’ll need to get them corrected first.
• Always complete the linking process well before filing your ITR to avoid last-minute issues.