link pan with aadhar

Linking your PAN (Permanent Account Number) with Aadhaar can be done easily through the official website of the Income Tax Department of India. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do it:

1. Visit the official website of the Income Tax Department of India: https://www.incometax.gov.in/.
2. On the homepage, under the "Quick Links" section, click on the option "Link Aadhaar."
3. You will be redirected to a new page where you need to enter your PAN, Aadhaar number, and other required details such as your name as per Aadhaar.
4. After entering the details, click on the "Submit" or "Link Aadhaar" button.
5. Once submitted, the system will verify the details entered by you with the details available in the PAN and Aadhaar databases.
6. If the details match, your PAN will be successfully linked with Aadhaar, and a confirmation message will be displayed on the screen.

Alternatively, you can also link your PAN with Aadhaar by sending an SMS to 567678 or 56161 from your registered mobile number in the following format:

UIDPAN <SPACE><12 digit Aadhaar number><SPACE><10 digit PAN>

For example: UIDPAN 123456789012 ABCDE1234F

After sending the SMS, you will receive a confirmation message once the linking process is successful.

Please ensure that the details entered for linking PAN with Aadhaar are accurate to avoid any discrepancies. It's also important to note that linking PAN with Aadhaar is mandatory as per the Income Tax Department's guidelines.