Not linked PAN with Aadhaar? Pay Rs 1,000 fine and link following these steps

If you have not linked your PAN (Permanent Account Number) with Aadhaar yet, it is important for you to do it now.

The Indian government has made it mandatory, and the deadline for linking has been extended to June 30, 2023. The point here to note here is that you’ll have to pay Rs 1,000 to link both documents now.

Here is the step-by-step on how to link your PAN with Aadhaar, including paying the fee of Rs 1,000.

Steps for Individuals with Bank Accounts in Authorised Banks

To link your PAN with Aadhaar, follow these simple steps:

1. Visit the Income Tax Department's e-portal at https://eportal.incometax.gov.in/ and find the "Link Aadhaar" option in the Quick Links section.
2. Enter your PAN and Aadhaar numbers in the provided fields and click "Validate" to verify the details.
3. Once verified, an OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number.
4. Enter the OTP and click "Proceed" to access the Income Tax tile.
5. On the Income Tax tile, select the Assessment Year (AY) as 2023-24 and choose "Other Receipts (500)" as the Type of Payment. Click "Continue" to proceed.
6. The amount of Rs 1,000 will already be filled in the "Others" box. Click "Continue" to proceed.
7. You will be redirected to your chosen bank's website for payment.
8. Select your preferred payment method and complete the transaction to successfully link your PAN with Aadhaar.