Aadhaar Pan Link: If you have not yet linked your PAN with Aadhaar, then get it done as soon as possible. Let us tell you that if your PAN becomes invalid, then you will not be able to pay income tax.
New Delhi: Aadhar card and PAN card are one of the most important documents at present. Aadhar card is required to take advantage of any kind of government facility or scheme. At the same time, PAN card is used for filing income tax returns or other such works. Apart from this, both these documents are also used to prove identity. However, you should know that the government has made it mandatory to link PAN with Aadhaar.
PAN will be invalid if you do not link
If you have not yet linked your PAN with Aadhaar, then get it done as soon as possible. Although the last date for linking PAN with Aadhaar is 31 March 2023, instead of postponing it tomorrow, it is better to get it done today. Let us tell you that if your PAN becomes invalid, then you will not be able to pay income tax. Also, you can be fined heavily by the government on invalid PAN card. You can easily link your PAN with Aadhaar online.
How to link PAN with Aadhaar
To link your PAN card with Aadhaar, first you have to visit the Income Tax e-filing website. After this, on the left side of the site page, you will get the option of Quick Links. Here you have to click on the ‘Link Aadhaar’ option. After this you have to enter your PAN, Aadhar number and name. After filling these details an OTP will be sent to you. After entering the OTP, your Aadhaar and PAN will be linked. Keep in mind that the Income Tax Department crosschecks your details whether your Aadhaar and PAN information is valid or not.