Deadline to link PAN Card-Aadhaar extended to June 30

The government on March 31 extended the deadline for linking PAN with Aadhaar by three months till June 30.

The income tax department said it has received representations from taxpayers that the last date for intimating the Aadhaar number may further be extended in the wake of the on-going COVID-19 pandemic.

Here’s a 6-step guide to link your Aadhaar number with PAN online on the income tax department’s website:

Step 1: Log on to Income Tax e-filing website – incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in

Step 2: Click on the ‘Link Aadhaar’ button on the homepage menu bar

Step 3: Fill in details like PAN number, Aadhaar number, and holder’s name

Step 4: Verify details and fill captcha code

Step 5: Click on link Aadhaar

Step 6: The I-T department will validate your details, thereafter your PAN- Aadhaar linking process will get completed.

Link your Aadhaar card to PAN card via SMS: If your mobile number is registered with UIDAI, you can link PAN and Aadhaar vis SMS. Type UIDPAN, Aadhaar number, PAN and send it to 567678 or 56161. For example, Type UIDPAN (12-digit Aadhaar number), SPACE (10-digit PAN), and send it to 567678 or 56161.

Linking Aadhaar Card with PAN manually: To link the documents manually, you need to visit PAN card issuing service centre and fill out ‘Annexure-I’ form and attach it with a copy of the PAN and Aadhaar card. Offline method will require you to pay a prescribed fee, unlike the online linking which is free.

PAN Aadhaar Link status check online: If you have already linked the PAN and Aadhaar but not sure about the status go to the direct link of the Income Tax Department website — incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/aadhaarstatus. Enter PAN and Aadhaar number and go to the ‘View Link Aadhaar Status.’ The PAN-Aadhaar linking status be displayed on your screen.