Linking Aadhaar card to your PAN card on the Income Tax website offers various benefits, including:
- Easier e-filing of returns: You can file your income tax returns electronically without physically signing them.
- Faster processing of refunds: Refunds are processed faster when your Aadhaar is linked.
- Pre-filled tax return: Your tax return may be pre-filled with some information from your Aadhaar data, saving you time and effort.
- Reduced chances of errors: Linking Aadhaar minimizes data entry errors during tax filing.
Here’s how you can link your Aadhaar on the Income Tax Department website:
Method 1: Through the Quick Links
- Visit the Income Tax Department website
- Look for the Quick Links section on the homepage.
- Click on Link Aadhaar.
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Method 2: Through your Profile
- Visit the Income Tax e-filing portal
- Log in to your account using your user ID (which is typically your PAN) and password.
- Once logged in, navigate to the “Profile Settings” or “Profile” tab. The exact wording may vary slightly depending on the portal’s interface at the time.
- Look for an option related to “Link Aadhaar” or “Aadhaar Seeding”.
- Click on the option to link your Aadhaar number.
- Enter your Aadhaar number and other required details accurately.
- After filling in the details, click on the “Submit” or “Link Aadhaar” button.
- You may receive an OTP (One-Time Password) on your registered mobile number linked with Aadhaar. Enter this OTP to verify your identity.
- Once the OTP is verified successfully, your Aadhaar will be linked to your income tax records.
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Steps for Both Methods:
- Enter your PAN and Aadhaar number.
- Click on Validate.
- Enter your registered mobile number and receive an OTP.
- Enter the OTP received on your mobile number.
- Click on Link Aadhaar.
Important Notes:
- Ensure your Aadhaar card and PAN card details are accurate and match each other.
- A nominal fee of Rs. 1 may be charged for linking your Aadhaar.
- You can check the status of your Aadhaar-PAN linking by clicking on Link Aadhaar Status under Quick Links on the Income Tax website.
Additional Resources:
- Link Aadhaar User Manual
- Linking Aadhaar FAQs: <invalid URL removed>
Remember, it’s important to provide accurate information and follow the process carefully to successfully link your Aadhaar on the Income Tax website.