How to Link Income Tax Filing to Aadhaar?

Step 1: Visit https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/.

Step 2: Click on ‘Link Aadhaar’.

Step 3: Enter the Aadhaar number and PAN.

Step 4: Click on ‘Validate’.

Step 5: Enter the relevant details on the next page.

Step 6: Click on ‘Link Aadhaar’.

Step 7: Enter the OTP that is sent to the registered mobile number.

Step 8: Click on ‘Validate’ to complete the process.

Using Aadhaar to Verify ITR-V

It is only after successfully linking your Aadhaar and PAN card that you can use Aadhaar to verify your income tax returns. To verify your ITR-V follow these steps:

1. Log into your income tax account.

1. Click on 'e-Verify Returns' under 'e-File' to initiate the process.

1. Choose the results that require verification. You have either already validated the returns or you haven't filed your taxes yet if the system indicates that there are no returns pending for e-Verifications

1. Select to verify the returns using an Aadhaar OTP. This will generate a One Time Password that will be sent to your mobile number.

1. Enter the OTP once you've received it to confirm the returns. You will be able to download the acknowledgement slip after everything is finished.

The primary benefit of utilising Aadhaar for income tax return verification is its expediency and convenience. Here's how to apply for an Aadhaar number if you don't already have one.

The biggest advantage of using Aadhaar to verify your income tax returns is that it makes the whole process very convenient and quick. If you haven't not got an Aadhaar number yet, here is how you can apply for one.

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