All citizens having a PAN card should link it with their Aadhaar card by 30th June 2023. The government has made it mandatory for all taxpayers having a PAN card to link it with their Aadhaar card within the deadline. However, a late penalty of Rs.1,000 should be paid before requesting to link PAN-Aadhaar.

When the PAN-Aadhaar linking is not done within 30th June 2023, the PAN card will become inoperative from 1st July 2023

Method: 1

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to link your Aadhaar card with your PAN card online

1. Visit the income tax e-filing website at https://www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/home
2. Click on the “Link Aadhaar” option under the “Quick Links” section on the right-hand side of the page
3. Enter your PAN card number, Aadhaar card number, and your name as it appears on your Aadhaar card in the relevant fields
4. Check the box to confirm that the details you have entered match your Aadhaar card.
5. Enter the captcha code as shown on the screen and click on the “Link Aadhaar” button.
6. A pop-up message will appear, indicating that your Aadhaar card has been successfully linked to your PAN card.

Method: 2

Linking of Aadhaar Number and PAN via SMS

Now you can link your Aadhaar and PAN through SMS. The income tax department has urged taxpayers to link their Aadhaar with their PAN, using an SMS-based facility. It can be done by sending an SMS to either 567678 or 56161. Send SMS to 567678 or 56161 from your registered mobile number in the following format:

UIDPAN<SPACE><12 digit Aadhaar><Space><10 digit PAN>

Example: UIDPAN 123456789123 AKPLM2124M

Important Note:

It is important to ensure that the name on your Aadhaar card matches the name on your PAN card. If there is a mismatch, you will need to get it corrected before linking the two cards.
Linking your Aadhaar card with your PAN card is mandatory for filing income tax returns in India.