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Is your PAN linked to Aadhaar?

PAN

ABCDE1234F

AADHAAR

XXXX XXXX 1234

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Check free in 1 minute — and link it if needed.

Swipe to find out →

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WHY IT MATTERS

An unlinked PAN can become inoperative

✖ Tax refunds can be held

✖ Higher TDS / TCS can be deducted

✖ Some e-Filing services limited

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STEP 1

Open the e-Filing portal

Go to incometax.gov.in → Quick Links → Link Aadhaar Status.

No login needed.

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STEP 2

Enter PAN + Aadhaar

Type your PAN and Aadhaar number, then tap View Link Aadhaar Status.

The answer appears on screen.

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NOT LINKED?

Late fee

₹1,000

Pay via Quick Links → Link Aadhaar → Continue to Pay Through e-Pay Tax. One single challan.

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STEP 3

Then submit the link request

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

You may be exempt

• 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?

Usually a name mismatch

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.

Save these

Check status: incometax.gov.in → Link Aadhaar Status

Late linking fee: ₹1,000

An unlinked PAN becomes inoperative

Never share OTPs with callers

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PAN

ABCDE1234F

AADHAAR

XXXX XXXX 1234

Full guide: steps, fixes & FAQs