Attention Taxpayers: Link your PAN and Aadhaar by May 31 to avoid higher TDS, warns Income Tax Department

If you haven't yet linked your PAN and Aadhaar, you must do it by the 31st of May or face the consequences.

The Income Tax Department has issued another reminder to taxpayers to link their PAN and Aadhaar by end of this month, failing which there will be a higher tax deduction at source or TDS that will be levied.

Last month, the income tax department detailed the PAN-Aadhaar linking regulations and outlined consequences for non-compliance.

You can link your PAN and Aadhar by logging on to the incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in website and following the instructions after selecting the Link Aadhaar option. If you are unsure about whether your PAN and Aadhaar is linked, select the link Aadhaar status option under the quick links section.

After entering your PAN and Aadhaar numbers click on view link Aadhaar status to check if your documents are linked.

Here's how you can link your Aadhaar and PAN:

1. Visit the Income Tax e-filing portal and click on 'Link Aadhaar Status' under the quick links on the homepage.
2. Enter your PAN and Aadhaar details, then click on 'View Link Aadhaar Status'.
3. If they are not linked, a pop-up message will prompt you to do so.
4. Provide the required details: PAN number, Aadhaar number, name on Aadhaar, and mobile number.
5. Additional checks: Select the square if only the birth year is mentioned on the Aadhaar card, and agree to validate Aadhaar details.
6. Link Aadhaar: Enter the Captcha code. An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number; validate it.
7. Note that Aadhaar and PAN can only be linked after paying a Rs 1,000 fine.