Link PAN with Aadhaar - and reactivate an inoperative PAN.
Linking PAN with Aadhaar is mandatory under Section 139AA. The free window closed on 31 May 2024, so linking now carries a fee of ₹1,000 under Section 234H. An unlinked PAN becomes inoperative - blocking returns, refunds and attracting higher TDS.
Starting at
₹499 onwards (assistance)
PAN-Aadhaar link
PAN holders with an inoperative or unlinked PAN
Timeline
7-30 days to become operative
PAN-Aadhaar link, explained in plain English.
Linking PAN with Aadhaar is a statutory requirement under Section 139AA of the Income-tax Act. If your PAN is not linked, it becomes inoperative: you cannot file or e-verify a return, refunds are withheld, and TDS / TCS is deducted at higher rates. Linking now requires paying a ₹1,000 fee under Section 234H, after which the PAN becomes operative again, generally within 7 to 30 days.
TL;DR
Mandatory under Section 139AA. Linking after 31 May 2024 carries a ₹1,000 fee under Section 234H. An inoperative PAN blocks ITR, holds refunds and triggers higher TDS/TCS. Name, DOB and gender on PAN and Aadhaar must match for linking to succeed.
The vocabulary you'll see on the portal.
Section 139AA
The provision making PAN-Aadhaar linking mandatory for most residents.
Section 234H
The ₹1,000 late-linking fee payable since the free window closed.
Inoperative PAN
A PAN that cannot be used for returns or refunds until it is linked.
Operative PAN
A linked, fully usable PAN for ITR, refunds and normal TDS rates.
PAN-Aadhaar link - from kickoff to confirmation.
01
Check status
We check whether your PAN is linked / operative and whether a name or DOB mismatch will block linking.
02
Fix mismatches
If name, date of birth or gender differ between PAN and Aadhaar, we correct the records first.
03
Pay ₹1,000 fee
We pay the Section 234H fee via the e-Pay Tax challan and raise the linking request on the portal.
04
Confirm operative
Once validated, the PAN becomes operative (typically 7-30 days); we confirm it is usable for ITR and refunds.
What we'll need from you.
Upload via our secure portal. We pre-check every scan before filing - cuts portal rejections by ~90%.
Common questions, answered by partners.
Still unsure if PAN-Aadhaar link is right for your case? Book a free 20-minute consult - a senior CA / CS will walk you through your specifics.
Still have questions?
Book a free 20-minute consult with a senior partner - we'll walk through your case and outline next steps.
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A senior CA / CS will get on a call with you, confirm scope and start the work - usually within 24 hours.