Welcome to ResultPass.in. As we enter March 2026, the deadline for linking your Aadhaar and PAN Card is fast approaching (March 31). Failure to link these documents will result in your PAN becoming "Inoperative," leading to higher TDS and issues with banking transactions.
How to Check Status: Go to the Income Tax e-Filing portal > Select 'Quick Links' > Click 'Link Aadhaar Status'. Enter your PAN and Aadhaar number to verify.
1. Steps to Link Aadhaar-PAN Online
Follow these steps to complete the linking before the March 31 deadline:
- Visit the Official e-Filing Portal.
- On the homepage, click on 'Link Aadhaar' under the Quick Links section.
- Enter your PAN and Aadhaar Number and click 'Validate'.
- If not linked, you must pay a late fee of ₹1,000 via the e-pay Tax functionality.
- After payment, revisit the page after 48 hours to submit the final linking request.
2. Handling Name Mismatches
The most common reason for linking failure is a difference in name or Date of Birth (DOB) between the two documents. Here is how to fix it:
- Aadhaar Correction: Update your details via the MyAadhaar (UIDAI) portal or visit your nearest e-Sevai center.
- PAN Correction: Visit the NSDL (Protean) or UTIITSL website to apply for a PAN correction.
Warning: If your PAN is not linked by March 31, 2026, you cannot file your Income Tax Returns (ITR) and pending refunds will not be issued.
Portal Link: incometax.gov.in
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