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PAN
ABCDE1234F
AADHAAR
XXXX XXXX 1234
Check free in 1 minute — and link it if needed.
Swipe to find out →
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WHY IT MATTERS
✖ Tax refunds can be held
✖ Higher TDS / TCS can be deducted
✖ Some e-Filing services limited
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STEP 1
Go to incometax.gov.in → Quick Links → Link Aadhaar Status.
No login needed.
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STEP 2
Type your PAN and Aadhaar number, then tap View Link Aadhaar Status.
The answer appears on screen.
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NOT LINKED?
Pay via Quick Links → Link Aadhaar → Continue to Pay Through e-Pay Tax. One single challan.
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STEP 3
Wait 4–5 days after paying, as the tax department advises.
Go to Link Aadhaar again, enter details and verify with OTP.
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GOOD NEWS
• Residents of Assam, J&K, Meghalaya
• Non-residents
• Aged 80 or above
• Not Indian citizens
Linking is not compulsory for you.
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LINKING FAILED?
Fix the name, date of birth or gender in PAN or Aadhaar first.
Still failing? A PAN centre (Protean / UTIITSL) can verify you by fingerprint. No need to pay the ₹1,000 again.
Check status: incometax.gov.in → Link Aadhaar Status
Late linking fee: ₹1,000
An unlinked PAN becomes inoperative
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