Government announces extension of Aadhaar-PAN linking deadline.

 

Aadhaar-PAN linking due date Extension: 31 march to June 30, 2023

Today ie on 28 March 2023, The government extended the due date for linking PAN cards to Aadhaar from March 31, 2023, to June 30, 2023

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) announced that the deadline for linking PAN and Aadhaar has been postponed to provide taxpayers extra time. Before, the last/due date for linking PAN to Aadhaar was March 31, 2023. Failing to do so, as stated by the income tax authority, would have rendered the unlinked PAN useless.

Until March 31, 2022, the Aadhaar-PAN linkage was free. From April 1, 2022, a tax of Rs 500 was levied, which was gradually increased to Rs 1,000 on July 1, 2022.

Consequences if your PAN becomes inoperative:

The PAN of individuals who will neglect to notify their Aadhaar as needed would become inoperative on July 1, 2023, and the repercussions will be as follows throughout the period that the PAN remains inoperative:

• There will be no refunds issued against such PANs.
• TDS and TCS will be deducted/collected at a higher rate, as specified by the Act.
• Interest on such reimbursement shall not be due during the period in which PAN is inoperative

After informing the prescribed authority and paying a cost of Rs.1,000, the PAN can be rendered operational again in 30 days individuals who have been spared from a PAN-Aadhaar connection will not be subject to the above-stated penalties. This category includes residents of designated states, non-residents as defined by the Act, individuals who are not citizens of India, and individuals who were eighty years of age or older at any time during the previous year. It is estimated that over 51 crore PANs have already been connected with Aadhaar. PAN can be linked to Aadhaar by using the following methods:

Steps to link your PAN to Aadhaar Card

Step 1: Go to the official e-filing website.

The very first step is to go to the authorized Income Tax e-filing website, which can be found at https://www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in. When you get to the website, search for the ‘Link Aadhaar’ choice underneath the ‘Quick Links’ section on the left side of the homepage.

Step 2: Enter your PAN and Aadhar card information.

After selecting the ‘Link Aadhaar’ option, users will be taken to a new page where they must input their PAN and Aadhaar information. Check that the identity, date of birth, and gender information you give on this page match the information on your Aadhaar and PAN cards.

Step 3: Type in the captcha code and press the ‘link Aadhaar’ button.

After entering your PAN and Aadhaar details, you must complete the captcha code given on the page. Make sure you type the captcha code accurately, as any errors could result in the linking procedure being rejected. After entering the captcha code, click the ‘Link Aadhaar’ option.

Step 4: Check the status of the Aadhaar-PAN linking.

After you click the ‘Connect Aadhaar’ button, you will be taken to a new website where you may check the Aadhaar-PAN linking status. If your Aadhaar and PAN have been successfully linked, a notification will appear on the screen confirming the same.

If you see any differences or errors, re-enter your data and attempt to link your Aadhaar and PAN again. You can also get assistance from a nearby Aadhar Seva Kendra or PAN card office.

Step 5: Connect your Aadhaar and PAN via SMS.

You can also link your Aadhaar to your PAN by sending an SMS in the following format to 567678 or 56161: UIDPAN12-digit Aadhaar>10-digit PAN>. If your Aadhaar number is 123456789012 and your PAN is ABCDE1234F, send the following message: UIDPAN 123456789012 ABCDE1234F.

Step 6: Use the income tax department’s mobile phone app to link your Aadhaar to your PAN.

You can also use the income tax department’s mobile app to link your Aadhaar to your PAN. To do so, install the app from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store and sign in with your PAN information. After logging in, click the ‘Link Aadhaar’ option and follow the on-screen steps.