PAN Aadhar link online status check, SMS number - check last date, penalty amount and fee

PAN Aadaar Link Online, Status Check By SMS: Individuals can link their PAN and Aadhaar by paying a penalty amount or late fee of Rs 1000. The last date to link PAN and Aadhaar is March 31, 2023.

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PAN Aadhaar Link Online Status Check, By SMS: The Income Tax department has made it compulsory to link permanent account numbers (PAN) with Aadhaar card. The last date to link PAN and Aadhaar is March 31, 2023. As per the Income Tax Act, 1961, if your PAN is not linked to Aadhaar, then the 10-digit unique alphanumeric number will become inoperative from April 1. The PAN holders will also be barred from making any financial transactions as well.

"As per Income-tax Act, 1961, it is mandatory for all PAN holders, who do not fall under the exempt category, to link their PAN with Aadhaar before 31.3.2023. From 1.04.2023, the unlinked PAN shall become inoperative. Link it before it’s too late. Don’t delay, link it today!," Income Tax India.

PAN Aadhaar Link Penalty Amount, Late Fee

According to the rule, individuals will have to pay a fine of Rs 1000 as a penalty or a late fee for linking their PAN with Aadhaar. Till June 30, 2022, this penalty was Rs 500. The penalty was, however, later doubled on July 1, 2022.

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PAN Aadhaar Link SMS Format, Number

Step 1: Type a message in the format UIDPAN. Suppose your 12 digit Aadhaar number is 112233445566 and 10 digit PAN number is ABCDE1234F. To link it, type in your message box: 112233445566 ABCDE1234F

Step 2: Send the message to 56161 or 567678 from your registered mobile number

Step 3: You will get a confirmation message about linking your Aadhar with PAN

PAN Aadhaar Link Online

Step 1: Visit the Income Tax e-filing website - https://www.incometax.gov.in/

Step 2: Find the option of 'Quick Links', available on the left side of the homepage page

Step 3: Click on the 'Link Aadhaar' option

Step 4: Enter the required details - PAN card number, Aadhar number and name

Step 5: After giving this information, an OTP will be sent to you

Step 6: Entering the OTP

Step 7: Your Aadhaar and PAN will be linked

For any query or help, you can contact at 18001030025 or 18004190025

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