This is the last chance to link PAN and Aadhaar, if you do not do so then your PAN card will be closed.

If you have a PAN card and have not yet linked it to Aadhaar, then this news is very important for you. The government is constantly warning that the deadline for linking PAN-Aadhaar is approaching and if this work is not completed by the stipulated time, then you will not only have to pay a fine of Rs 1,000, but your PAN card can also be closed.

PAN card is an important document for filing income tax returns, opening bank accounts, investing, mutual funds, stock market and many other government functions. If your PAN card gets blocked, many important tasks may get disrupted. This is why the Income Tax Department has made it mandatory to link PAN with Aadhaar.

How to link PAN card to Aadhar card sitting at home

The good news is that linking PAN with Aadhaar is not difficult. You can do it online in just a few minutes from your mobile or laptop while sitting at home. If your PAN is not linked to Aadhaar by the prescribed deadline, you may be fined up to Rs 1000. This fine will have to be paid online only, only after which the PAN-Aadhaar linking will be completed. If the linking is not completed even after paying the fine, your PAN account may be closed.

Easy online way to link PAN-Aadhaar

• First of all go to the official website of Income Tax Department.
• Click on ‘Link Aadhaar’ option and enter your PAN number and Aadhaar number.
• If the name and date of birth match, an OTP will be received.
• Enter OTP to confirm the link.
• If a fine appears, pay it online.
• After making the payment the process of PAN-Aadhaar linking will be completed.

You can also link or login via SMS.

You can also link PAN-Aadhaar by logging into the Income Tax portal. In some cases, SMS facility is also available, through which linking can be done by sending messages in the prescribed format.

How to check PAN-Aadhaar link status?

If you want to check whether your PAN is already linked or not, visit the Income Tax Department website, click on ‘Aadhaar Link Status’, enter your PAN and Aadhaar number and the status will appear on the screen.