PAN Aadhaar linking last date Today: Double penalty from July 1 if avoided

The last date for linking PAN-Aadhaar without paying the double penalty is 30^th June 2022 i.e. Today. Those who link Aadhaar PAN by June 30 will have to pay a fine of INR 500. However, if you decide to doit after the date, you will have to pay a double fine of INR 1,000. The Central Board of Direct Taxes, or CBDT, has extended the deadline to link PAN-Aadhaar till March 31, 2023, but such people who are yet to link will have to pay the double fine of INR 1,000 from July 1.

By failing to link a PAN with Aadhaar by March 31st, 2022, as required by the recently added Section 234H of the Income Tax Act (via a Finance Bill in March 2021), a penalty of up to INR 1,000 will be imposed; however, such PAN cards will continue to be usable until March 2023, or FY2023-23, to file income tax returns, claiming ITR refunds, and other income tax procedures.

How to link PAN with Aadhaar

You have to first Login to the official income tax website — www.incometax.gov.in
Under the quick links section, select the ‘Link Aadhaar’ option. You will be redirected to a new page
Enter your PAN card details, Aadhar card details, mobile number, and name
Select ‘I validate my Aadhaar details’ option and choose the ‘Continue’ option.

On your registered mobile number, you will receive a one-time password (OTP). Fill in the blanks on the screen, then click ‘Validate’. After paying the fine, your PAN and Aadhaar will be linked.

How to check PAN-Aadhaar linking status

To check PAN-Aadhar linking status you have to log in at the official income tax website – www.incometax.gov.in;
Click on ‘Link Aadhaar Status’ in the ‘Quick Links’ option
Enter PAN and Aadhaar number
Click on ‘View Link Aadhaar Status’
Your PAN-Aadhaar linking status will be displayed.

One can link PAN with Aadhaar online after 4-5 days of paying the late fee. “Fees to be paid by Challan No ITNS 280 with Major head 0021 (Income Tax Other than Companies) & Minor head 500 (Fee),” says the income tax department.