The government of India has made it mandatory to link PAN with Aadhaar for tax purposes. This ensures transparency and avoids duplicate PAN cards.
Steps to Link PAN with Aadhaar:
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Visit the Income Tax e-filing portal.
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Click on “Link Aadhaar” under the Quick Links section.
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Enter your PAN number, Aadhaar number, and name as per Aadhaar.
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Click on “Link Aadhaar.”
You will receive a confirmation message once your PAN is successfully linked. Linking PAN with Aadhaar is essential to file income tax returns and avoid penalties.