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Aadhaar-PAN linking: The taxman has set a due date of September 30 for assessees to link the two numbersAn Aadhaar number - also known as
Unique Identity Number or UID - can be linked with a PAN or Permanent Account Number online
The Income Tax Department provides two services for assessees to assist them in the process of linking the two identification numbers
These are: an SMS-based facility, and through its e-filing portal (incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in)
In its Budget 2019, the government has introduced interchangeability of Aadhaar with PAN under the income tax rules
The Income Tax Department had earlier set September 30 as the due date for assessees to link their Aadhaar with PAN "unless specifically
income tax return online using Aadhaar)After login, the user can select the "link Aadhaar" option under "profile settings".Link Aadhaar with
PAN through SMS serviceThe Income Tax Department also provides an SMS-based facility to enable the linking of Aadhaar with PAN online.( 10
things to know about updating Aadhaar card details)In order to access this service, the user is required to send an SMS to either 567678 or
56161 in the following format, according to the Income Tax Department:UIDPANFor example:UIDPAN 111122223333 AAAPA9999Q( Taxman to "suo motu"
allot PAN to those only furnishing Aadhaar, says official)Name on Aadhaar and PAN must be identical( You can quote Aadhaar instead of PAN
for these tasks)Both the facilities allow the user to link the Aadhaar with PAN if the name given in both the identification documents is
identical, according to the I-T department's website, incometaxindia.gov.in.Get Breaking news, live coverage, and Latest News from India
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