It has been running for the last many days that it is very important to link Aadhaar-PAN and its last date is 30th June. This date has passed and if you haven't linked Aadhaar-PAN yet, you will now have to pay a fine. The fine is up to Rs 1,000. In such a situation, here we are telling you the first way, how you can link Aadhaar-PAN. At the same time, the second will also tell how you can pay the penalty that will be charged while linking PAN-Aadhaar. First of all, let us know how to link Aadhaar-PAN.

Easy way to link Aadhaar-PAN:

  • First of all, one has to visit the Income Tax e-filing portal - https://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/.
  • Then you have to register with your details. Your PAN number will be your User ID.
  • After that enter the user id, password, and date of birth and log in.
  • Now you will see a pop-up window asking you to link your PAN with Aadhaar. To do this you have to go to the menu bar and then go to Profile Settings. After that Aadhar will have to be linked.
  • Some details may have been already written. After this, you will have to verify your PAN information with your Aadhaar.
  • Then enter your Aadhaar number and click on Link Now.
  • After this, you will be shown a message on the screen that your Aadhaar-PAN has been linked.

Now the thing to keep in mind is that if you are linking your PAN with Aadhaar today, then you will have to pay a late fee of Rs 1,000. How to pay the penalty amount while linking PAN Aadhar?

  • Before doing Aadhar-PAN linking, you need to visit https://onlineservices.tin.egov-nsdl.com/etaxnew/tdsnontds.jsp protein.
  • Then click on Continue given under CHALLAN NO./ITNS 280.
  • Then click on Tax Applicable.
  • Keep in mind that you have to select (0021) Income Tax (Other than Companies) and (500) Other Receipts only.
  • Choose one of the modes by which you have to make the payment through Net Banking or Debit Card.
  • Then enter the PAN and will select the assessment year and then enter the address.
  • Then enter the captcha code and click on Proceed tab.
  • It takes a few days for the payment made in NSDL to be reflected on the e-filing portal. Therefore, it is advised to the taxpayers to link PAN-Aadhaar only after 4-5 days.