{"id":56489,"date":"2025-05-19T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T14:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/?p=56489"},"modified":"2025-07-25T17:44:37","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T12:14:37","slug":"link-pan-to-aadhaar-new-income-tax-portal-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/link-pan-to-aadhaar-new-income-tax-portal-complete-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Link PAN to Aadhaar New Income Tax Portal: Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n<p>Linking your Permanent Account Number (PAN) with your Aadhaar number is mandatory under the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/income-tax-concepts-the-ultimate-guide\/\">Income Tax<\/a> Act. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/what-is-income-tax\/\">Income Tax Department<\/a> of India has made it clear that every taxpayer must complete this linking to avoid penalties and ensure the continued validity of their PAN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This step is very important when learning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/how-to-file-itr-online\/\">how to file ITR online<\/a> because an unlinked PAN can cause problems during submission. Linking helps with quick verification and lowers the chance of your return being rejected. Doing this early is best to avoid any last-minute issues while filing your taxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>Importance of Linking PAN with Aadhaar<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>PAN is a unique identifier issued to taxpayers in India, while Aadhaar is a biometric ID issued by UIDAI. The government uses these documents to track financial transactions and curb tax evasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some reasons why it is crucial to <strong>link Aadhaar with PAN card<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prevents duplication and fraudulent PANs\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Required for filing income tax returns\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enables faster tax refunds and processing\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensures uninterrupted access to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/what-is-financial-advisory-complete-guide\/\">financial services<\/a><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>Latest Requirements Under the Income Tax Act<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As per Section 139AA of the Income Tax Act, every individual allotted a PAN and eligible to obtain Aadhaar must link both.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As of April 3, 2025, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/what-is-direct-tax\/\">CBDT<\/a>) has announced that individuals who obtained their PAN using an Aadhaar enrolment ID on or before October 1, 2024, must<strong> link Aadhaar with their PAN card <\/strong>by December 31, 2025. Failing to do so will render their PAN inoperative from January 1, 2026. This Aadhaar-PAN linking is free for these individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For all other PAN holders, the deadline to link <strong>Aadhaar with PAN card <\/strong>was June 30, 2023. However, they can still complete the linking by paying a penalty of \u20b91,000.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>How to Link Aadhaar with PAN Card Online via New Income Tax Portal<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The new Income Tax portal makes the PAN-Aadhaar linking process user-friendly and straightforward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Step-by-Step Guide to Online Linking<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit the official website:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.incometax.gov.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> https:\/\/www.incometax.gov.in<br><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the <strong>&#8220;Link Aadhaar&#8221;<\/strong> option on the homepage under the \u201cQuick Links\u201d section.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your PAN, Aadhaar number, name (as per Aadhaar), and mobile number.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tick the checkbox to give consent for Aadhaar authentication.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on \u201cValidate\u201d.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After OTP verification, a message confirming successful linking will appear.<br><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If your details (name, date of birth) do not match, you will be prompted to make corrections before proceeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>Pre-Requisites Before Linking PAN and Aadhaar<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before starting the linking process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ensure that the name, date of birth, and gender on PAN and Aadhaar match exactly.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your mobile number should be registered with Aadhaar for OTP verification.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You should not already have a pending request or existing linkage.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>How to Link Aadhaar with PAN Card via SMS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do not have internet access, you can also <strong>link Aadhaar with your PAN card <\/strong>through a simple SMS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>SMS Format for PAN-Aadhaar Linking<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Link your PAN and Aadhaar by sending an SMS in the following format:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>UIDPAN&lt;space&gt;&lt;12-digit Aadhaar&gt;&lt;space&gt;&lt;10-digit PAN&gt;.&nbsp; <\/strong>Send this SMS to either <strong>567678<\/strong> or <strong>56161<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example<\/strong>: UIDPAN 123456789012 ABCDE1234F<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Charges Applicable for SMS Service<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While there are no government-imposed charges, your mobile operator may apply standard SMS charges depending on your plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Offline Procedure to Link Aadhaar with PAN Card<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If online or SMS-based linking is inconvenient, you can <strong>link your Aadhaar with your PAN card<\/strong> offline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Linking Through PAN Service Centers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can visit the nearest PAN Service Center run by NSDL (National Securities Depository Limited) or UTIITSL (UTI Infrastructure Technology and Services Limited) and request PAN-Aadhaar linking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Steps involved:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fill out the Annexure-I form<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit a copy of your PAN and Aadhaar card.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay the applicable service fee (typically \u20b950\u2013\u20b9100)<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide biometrics if required for verification.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Documents Required for Offline Linking<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Photocopy of PAN card<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Photocopy of Aadhaar card<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Filled application form (Annexure-I)<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A passport-sized photo (in some cases)<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>How to Check PAN-Aadhaar Link Status<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After submission, you can check if your PAN has been linked successfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.incometax.gov.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> https:\/\/www.incometax.gov.in<br><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on \u201cLink Aadhaar Status\u201d<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your PAN and Aadhaar number<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The status will be displayed on screen<br><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>SMS-Based Status Check<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Send an SMS in the below-mentioned format to 567678 or 56161:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>UIDPAN&lt;space&gt;&lt;12-digit Aadhaar&gt;&lt;space&gt;&lt;10-digit PAN&gt;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will receive an SMS confirming whether your Aadhaar and PAN are linked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>Consequences of Not Linking PAN with Aadhaar<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Failure to link your PAN with Aadhaar can lead to several issues, including penalties and account restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Penalty Charges for Non-Compliance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As per CBDT notification, a fine of \u20b91,000 can be levied if you miss the linking deadline. Additionally, any tax-related activity may be delayed or rejected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Deactivation of PAN and Legal Implications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If not linked, your PAN will become inoperative, meaning:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You cannot file <a href=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/how-to-file-itr-online\/\">ITR<\/a>.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/basics-of-income-tax-for-beginners\/\">TDS<\/a> (Tax Deducted at Source) or TCS (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/tcs-tax-collected-at-source\/\">Tax Collected at Source<\/a>) will be deducted at a higher rate.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You won\u2019t be able to invest in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/what-are-mutual-funds-a-comprehensive-guide\/\">mutual funds<\/a> or open a bank account.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It may invite scrutiny from the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal in case of disputes.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This can also affect processes related to filing ITR online or claiming refunds under the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/old-tax-regime-slabs\/\">old tax regime<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Common Issues and Solutions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There can be some hiccups while linking PAN and Aadhaar. Let\u2019s look at common problems and how to resolve them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Mismatch of Name or Date of Birth<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Issue<\/strong>: If the name or date of birth does not match between PAN and Aadhaar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use the UIDAI portal to update Aadhaar details.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit the NSDL PAN portal to correct PAN details.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once corrected, retry the linking process.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Technical Errors During Linking<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Issue<\/strong>: Error message on the portal or OTP not received<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clear your browser cache or try in incognito mode.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure the mobile number is linked with Aadhaar.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try again later or use the SMS method.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The government has clarified that PAN-Aadhaar linking is non-negotiable for all taxpayers. Whether you follow the old or new tax regime, it is essential to complete the process before the deadline to avoid penalties, loss of tax benefits, or PAN deactivation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Staying updated with regulations and consulting a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/researchandranking\"><strong>stock advisory company<\/strong><\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/what-is-a-financial-planner-what-they-do-and-how-to-find-one\/\">financial planner<\/a> can help you remain compliant and organized, especially when filing taxes or dealing with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-tcs-and-tds\/\"><strong>TCS vs TDS<\/strong><\/a> matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-5-color has-vivid-red-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-499db7743cd6e0732dbcf68b165a209c\">Disclaimer Note: The securities quoted, if any, are for illustration only and are not recommendatory. This article is for education purposes only and shall not be considered as a recommendation or investment advice by Equentis &#8211; Research &amp; Ranking. We will not be liable for any losses that may occur. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/mukul-agrawal-portfolio-shareholdings-investments-all-you-need-to-know\/\">Investments<\/a> in the securities market are subject to market risks. Read all the related documents carefully before investing. Registration granted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/sebi-registered-investment-advisor-meaning-eligibility\/\">SEBI<\/a>, membership of BASL &amp; the certification from NISM in no way guarantee the performance of the intermediary or provide any assurance of returns to investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"saswp-faq-block-section\"><ol style=\"list-style-type:none\"><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\"><strong>Is there a penalty for not linking PAN and Aadhaar?<\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">Yes, the government can impose a fine of \u20b91,000 for failing to link your Aadhaar with PAN card. Moreover, your PAN may become inoperative, and you won\u2019t be able to file ITR or perform high-value transactions.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\"><strong>Can PAN be linked with Aadhaar after the deadline?<\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">Yes, but only after paying the penalty. Then, you can proceed to link them through the income tax portal.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\"><strong>How do you correct details if PAN and Aadhaar do not match?<\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">You can update your Aadhaar details through the<a href=\"https:\/\/uidai.gov.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> UIDAI website<\/a> and PAN details through the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tin-nsdl.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> NSDL portal<\/a>. Ensure both documents reflect the same name, date of birth, and gender.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\"><strong>Is Aadhaar-PAN linking mandatory for NRI taxpayers?<\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">No, Aadhaar-PAN linking is not mandatory for NRIs who are not eligible to obtain an Aadhaar card. However, if an NRI has Aadhaar, linking it with PAN is advisable to avoid system-related errors.<\/p><\/ul><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Linking your Permanent Account Number (PAN) with your Aadhaar number is mandatory under the Income Tax Act. 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