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How to check PAN Aadhaar Link Status?

Linking your PAN Aadhaar has become mandatory for all individuals. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the deadline for this process from March 31st, 2023, to June 30, 2023. Failing to complete this linking within the specified timeframe may result in various consequences.

Moreover, if the PAN of the holder is not linked with Aadhaar, it becomes inoperative. Therefore, it is crucial to ensure that your PAN is linked with your Aadhaar. You can verify the status of this linking process on the Income Tax e-Filing website. Keeping track of the status allows you to ensure compliance with this requirement and avoid any potential issues that may arise from non-compliance.

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The deadline for linking Aadhaar PAN is set for June 30, 2023. If individuals fail to complete this linking process by the specified date, their PAN will become inoperative. However, if they wish to link their PAN with Aadhaar after June 30, 2023, they will be subject to paying certain penalties.

From July 1, 2023 onwards, individuals who have not linked their PAN Aadhaar will face the following consequences as long as their PAN remains inoperative:

1. No refunds will be issued against such PANs: Taxpayers will not receive any refunds for tax payments made if their PAN is not linked with Aadhaar.
2. No interest on refunds will be payable: In addition to not receiving refunds, taxpayers will also not be entitled to any interest on the refunds for the period when their PAN is inoperative.
3. TDS & TCS deducted/collected shall be at a higher rate: Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) and Tax Collected at Source (TCS) will be deducted or collected at a higher rate for transactions involving PANs that are not linked with Aadhaar.

Check Aadhar PAN link status using the Income Tax Portal

Steps to check status via the Income tax Portal:

1. Visit the e-filing portal
2. Click on Link Aadhaar Status from the left side navigation
3. Enter PAN & Aadhaar number and click ‘View Link Aadhaar Status’
4. If your PAN Aadhaar is already linked
   If your PAN & Aadhaar are already linked, then you will see a pop-up message as your PAN is already linked with your Aadhaar as shown below
   
5. If PAN Aadhaar not linked
   If your PAN & Aadhaar are not linked, you will see a pop-up message as your PAN is not linked with Aadhaar. You can follow these steps to “Link Aadhar” with PAN.
   

Check Aadhar PAN link status by SMS

Step 1: Compose the message – UIDPAN<12-digit Aadhaar number><10-digit PAN>

Step 2: Send the above SMS to either ‘567678’ or ‘56161’.

Step 3: Upon sending the SMS, you will receive one of the following responses:

• If your Aadhaar is already linked with PAN, you will receive the message: “Aadhaar is already associated with PAN (your PAN number) in ITD database. Thank you for using our services.”
• However, if your Aadhaar is not linked with PAN, you will receive a message stating: “Aadhaar is not associated with PAN (your PAN number) in ITD database. Thank you for using our services.”

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Official Income Tax Return filing website: https://incometaxindia.gov.in/