 "PAN Aadhaar Link")
The government may decide to extend the deadline for linking PAN and Aadhaar, according to some industry experts. It's the discretion of the government and its assessment of the situation. Currently, the last date to link the two documents is June 30.
The deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) is July 31, but it is anticipated that people will easily confuse these deadlines, which could result in non-compliance, claims Amit Gupta, managing director at SAG Infotech, as quoted by News18.
Experts are, however, urging the government to extend the deadline to avoid such confusion, and align the date with the IT filing deadline.
Aadhar PAN link: Officials
Gupta said that “as indicated by the latest information given by the Central Board of Direct Taxes, a critical difference exists between the quantity of PAN cards issued, exceeding 610 million, and the number effectively linked with Aadhaar, which remains at around 480 million as of February 2023”.
"This significant difference highlights the numerous challenges taxpayers face during the linking process. These interruptions envelop an absence of awareness with respect to the needs, technical troubles experienced while aiming the linkage, as well as logistical difficulties looked at by people while finishing the process", he added.
Gupta also said that the government should think about granting a 30-day limited-duration extension in order to mitigate these difficulties and benefit taxpayers. This extra time period would empower people to adequately satisfy the PAN-Aadhaar linking method without feeling rushed or overpowered. By expanding the deadline, the government can guarantee a smoother change and cultivate a more significant level of compliance among taxpayers.
This extension, if approved, could go a long way in offering people more time to overcome technical difficulties and link their PAN with Aadhar. The government will also have a chance to aggressively campaign for it targeting individuals who are yet unaware of such a requirement. Besides, it would give a chance to the government to address any logistical obstacles encountered by taxpayers, for example, long lines at PAN centres or troubles connected with the accessibility of Aadhaar enrollment centres.
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Aadhar PAN link: Steps to Link
• Go to the official income tax e-filing website at https://www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/.
• Click on the “Link Aadhaar” option, under the “Quick Links" tab.
• You can also directly reach the Aadhaar linking page by availing the URL i.e. https://www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/e-Filing/Services/LinkAadhaarHome.html.
• You will then get a form to enter the needed details on the Link Aadhaar page.
• Fill in your PAN, Aadhaar number, and name as there on your Aadhaar card. Double-check the details carefully.
• If your Aadhaar card only has your birth year mentioned but with incomplete detail, you will require to mark the box indicating the same.
• Post filling in the details, You will likewise need to fill in the "Captcha Code" for check purposes.
• You can select the "I have only Aadhaar" option if you only have your Aadhaar card and not your PAN card.
• Whenever you have filled in every vital detail, click on the "Link Aadhaar" button.
• Your PAN will be successfully linked to Aadhaar if the information you entered matches that in the database.
Aadhar PAN link: Overview
With effect from July 1, 2017, and in accordance with section 139AA of the Income Tax Act of 1961; it is required for everyone who is eligible to get Aadhaar to quote their Aadhaar number when submitting a PAN application or income tax return.
If any individual doesn't have the Aadhaar Number, however, he/she has applied for the Aadhaar card then they can quote the Enrolment ID of the Aadhaar application form in the ITR.
