EaseValueIf your PAN is not linked with Aadhaar it becomes inoperative: refunds are held back, TDS and TCS are deducted at higher rates, and you can run into trouble with bank and investment transactions. Enter your PAN here — we check its format and tell you what kind of holder it belongs to — then follow the steps to check your link status on the official portal and, if needed, pay the fee and link it. If the names or dates of birth do not match, our team can help on WhatsApp.
How to track it
- Enter your PAN. We check the format (5 letters, 4 digits, 1 letter) and read the 4th letter, which tells the holder type — P is an individual.
- Linking is required for individuals holding Aadhaar, except exempt categories (such as certain non-residents, persons aged 80 or more, and residents of Assam, Meghalaya and Jammu & Kashmir).
- Check the status on incometax.gov.in: before login, open Link Aadhaar Status, enter PAN and Aadhaar.
- If not linked: pay the ₹1,000 fee under section 234H through e-Pay Tax (minor head 500, Other Receipts), wait for the payment to reflect, then use Link Aadhaar on the portal.
- If linking fails, it is usually because the name, date of birth or gender differs between PAN and Aadhaar — correct one of them first.
- A PAN becomes operative again within about 30 days after it is linked.
What happens when a PAN becomes inoperative
An inoperative PAN does not stop you filing a return, but it causes real losses: refunds are not issued and no interest is paid on them for the inoperative period, TDS is deducted at a higher rate (generally 20%) and TCS at a higher rate, and banks, brokers and mutual funds may hold transactions until the PAN is operative.
The fix is simple when the details match. When they do not — a different spelling of the name, a wrong date of birth — one of the documents has to be corrected first. Our team can tell you which one is faster to fix in your case.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check if my PAN is linked with Aadhaar?
On incometax.gov.in, before logging in, open Link Aadhaar Status and enter your PAN and Aadhaar number. The page tells you if they are linked or if a request is pending.
What is the fee to link PAN with Aadhaar now?
A fee of ₹1,000 is payable under section 234H through e-Pay Tax before the link request can be submitted.
Why does PAN–Aadhaar linking fail?
Usually because the name, date of birth or gender is different in PAN and Aadhaar. Correct the mismatch in one of them, then try again.
Is this tool connected to the Income Tax portal?
No. The PAN is checked for format in your browser only and is not sent anywhere. EaseValue is not affiliated with the Income Tax Department or UIDAI.
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