How to Link Aadhaar on a New Income Tax e-filing Portal?

Linking Aadhaar with one’s PAN card is no longer an optional course of action – it is mandatory for one’s income tax returns to be processed and if the transaction size exceeds a sum of Rs. 50,000. The process of linking one’s aadhaar is rather simple and straightforward. Given below is a guide to help you complete the entire process in a jiffy.

Aadhaar Linking Service

The deadline to complete this process has been pegged at 30.06.2021 after several extensions. The main reason as to why it is receiving such a push from the government’s side is because –

a. The government will be able to keep a more effective tab on taxable transactions, preventing evasion.
b. The government can reduce the occurrence of multiple PAN cards.

The e-filing user has the option of linking one’s Aadhar with his or her PAN card. He or she also has the option of viewing the “Link Aadhar status” on the Income Tax e-filing webpage.

There are certain prerequisites for using the Link Aadhar service. This would include having a valid and active PAN, an Aadhar number, and a valid mobile number.

Steps to Links Aadhaar on New e-Filing Portal

A new feature that has been introduced is that of using this service either pre-login or post login. In case, as a user, you wish to do the former, then proceed as follows –

• Step 1: Click on the Link Aadhar option on the e-filing homepage, which is placed under the head "Our Services".
  
• Step 2: Enter all the details requested without fail. Click on the checkboxes against certain terms and conditions and then click on the “Link Aadhar” button.
  
• Step 3: Then a 6 digit OTP will be sent to the registered mobile number, which needs to be entered for verification. Once that is correctly entered, click on the “Validate” button. Please note the following:
  a. The OTP will be valid for a period of only 15 minutes.
  b. The correct OTP has to be entered within 3 attempts.
  c. The countdown timer on the screen will indicate when the OTP will expire.
  d. If the OTP is not sent, try again, by clicking on the “Resend OTP” button, after the stipulated time period.
• Step 4: Once the aforementioned step has been completed, then the linking is complete.
  

If you wish to use the service post logging in, then –

• Step 1: One must enter his or her user ID and password and click on the “Continue” button.
• Step 2: On the e-filing dashboard, one will then find an option that reads – “Link Aadhar to PAN” with a corresponding “link” option next to it. Click on the same.
  

  Alternatively, the link Aadhar option can be found as a drop-down in the “my Profile” menu on the top right-hand corner of the page.

  
• Step 3: Enter all the details, starting from the name, date of birth, gender, Aadhar number, as requested without fail. Click on the checkboxes against certain terms and conditions and then click on the “Link Aadhar” button.
  
• Step 4: Once the aforementioned step has been completed, then the linking is complete. Please note, there is no need for OTP validation, in case you have logged into the account.

Viewing Link Aadhar Status

This too can be done in two methods – pre-login and post-login.

• Click on “Link Aadhar status” under the “Our Services” head.
  
• Enter the PAN and Aadhar number. Follow it up by clicking on the view link status.
  
• The Link Aadhar status will then be displayed.
  

• Login to your account.
• Locate the “Link Aadhar to PAN” and select the “Link Aadhar Status” tab present next to it.
  
• Alternatively, go to my profile and click on personal details and locate the “Link Aadhar Status” tab.
  
• The Link Aadhar status will then be displayed.