Your PAN is an important document/KYC requirement in not only filling your Income Tax returns but also in all financial transactions . The Government of India has made it compulsory for every individual with a PAN to link with their Aadhaar number. The last date to link your PAN with Aadhaar is now extended to March 31, 2021.

Also, as per Rule 114 B of the Income Tax Rules, it is necessary to mention your PAN in all transactions if your insurance premium in the financial year is more than Rs. 50,000. Thus, to avoid any inconvenience & non-compliance we advise you to link your PAN and Aadhaar before the last date.

How I can check if my PAN is linked with my Aadhaar Number?

Ans:You can check if your PAN is linked to your Aadhaar with the help of the following link- https://www1.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/e-FilingGS/Services/AadhaarPreloginStatus.html

. How do I link my PAN with my Aadhaar Number?

Ans: You can link your PAN with your Aadhaar Number in two ways:

: Click on the following link to link your PAN with your Aadhaar Number

https://www1.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/e-FilingGS/Services/LinkAadhaarHome.html

: Send an SMS to either or from your registered mobile number in the following format:

Example: UIDPAN 123456789123 AKPLM2124M

What will be the rate of TDS if my PAN becomes inoperative?

Ans: If you do not link your PAN with your Aadhaar Number before the last date your TDS deduction will be at a higher rate of

What will happen if I link my PAN with my Aadhaar Number after 31 March 2021?

Ans: If you link your PAN after 31 March 2020, your PAN will become operative from the date you link the two.