How do I link PAN with Aadhaar?
Link your PAN with Aadhaar on the income-tax e-filing portal (incometax.gov.in) under 'Link Aadhaar', after paying the ₹1,000 late fee under Section 234H via challan (since the original deadline has passed). An unlinked PAN becomes inoperative — you can't file ITR, and TDS is deducted at higher rates and refunds are withheld.
1How to link
On incometax.gov.in, go to Quick Links → Link Aadhaar. Pay the ₹1,000 fee (e-Pay Tax, minor head 500), then submit your PAN and Aadhaar. The status updates in a few days.
2Why it matters
An inoperative PAN blocks ITR filing, leads to higher TDS/TCS, and holds up refunds. Linking restores it to operative status (usually within 7–30 days of payment).
Frequently asked questions
What happens if PAN is not linked with Aadhaar?
The PAN becomes inoperative — you cannot file ITR, TDS/TCS is deducted at higher rates, refunds are withheld, and you can't do many financial transactions. Link it with the ₹1,000 fee to reactivate.
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General information for AY 2026-27, not professional advice. Laws change with each Finance Act, notification or amendment and depend on your specific facts — verify the current position with a licensed CA or advocate before acting.