Government extends last date for linking PAN with Aadhaar to June 30

New Delhi, Mar 28, 2023

The government on Tuesday extended the deadline for linking PAN card with Aadhaar to June 30, 2023 from March 31, 2023.
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) said that the date for linking PAN and Aadhaar has been extended to provide some more time to the taxpayers.

Earlier, the last day to link PAN with Aadhaar was March 31, 2023. According to the income tax department, failure to do so would have led to the unlinked PAN becoming inoperative.

The Aadhaar-PAN linking was free before March 31, 2022. A fee of Rs 500 was imposed from April 1, 2022 and was later increased to Rs 1,000 from July 1, 2022.

FAQs

What is the new deadline to link PAN with Aadhaar?
The PAN Aadhaar linking last date is now Friday, June 30, 2023. All PAN card holders must link their PAN card with Aadhaar card by this date.

Can I link my PAN with Aadhaar online?
Yes, you can do so by visiting the income tax e-filing website https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/. On the website, you need to go to the 'Quick Links' section and click on the 'Link Aadhaar option'.

Is PAN-Aadhaar linking free of charge?
No, PAN holders, who do not fall under the exempt category, and have not linked their PAN Aadhaar as of today, can only link their PAN cards with Aadhaar by paying a penalty of Rs 1,000 by June 30, 2023. The unlinked PAN shall become inoperative from July 01, 2023, onward.

How can I check the status of my PAN Aadhaar linking?
You can check the status of your PAN Aadhaar linking by visiting the income tax e-filing website and clicking on the "Link Aadhaar" option.

[The Times of India]