Want To File ITR But Don't Have A PAN Card? Download e-PAN With These Simple Steps

The Income Tax Return (ITR) filing deadline is fast approaching, and employed individuals are busy preparing the necessary documents for the process. Among the essential documents required for filing an ITR, Aadhaar and PAN cards hold utmost importance. These two documents play a crucial role in ensuring a smooth and accurate filing process. However, there may be instances where individuals need to file their ITR but do not possess a PAN card. In such cases, the Income Tax Department provides a convenient solution in the form of an electronic PAN (e-PAN) card, which can be downloaded easily. Here are the simple steps to download an e-PAN:

Requirements for availing e-PAN

• Person who has not yet received a PAN
• Who has a valid Aadhaar and a mobile number connected to it
• Who is not a minor as of the request date
• Who does not fall under the criteria of a representative assessee under Section 160 of the Income Tax Act.

How to Apply for a New e-PAN Card?

• Visit e-filling portal
• Click Instant e-PAN
• Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number
• Confirm and click Continue
• Agree the terms and conditions to proceed to the OTP validation page and then "Continue"
• Enter the 6-digit OTP that was sent to the Aadhaar-linked mobile number
• check the box to have UIDAI verify the Aadhaar information, and then click Continue.
• Validate Aadhaar Details screen, then click Continue.
• A success message will be visible after the successful submission.

A confirmation message will also be sent to registered mobile number.

How to update PAN details as per Aadhaar e-KYC?

• Visit e-filling portal
• Select Update PAN
• Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number, confirm and continue.
• Enter the 6-digit OTP that was sent to your Aadhaar-registered mobile number and continue
• Aadhaar e-KYC information and details registered with PAN are displayed following OTP confirmation. By checking the appropriate boxes for the information to be updated in accordance with Aadhaar details, choose it and then click Continue.
• Click Confirm after selecting all the details to update
• A success message will display.

How to check the status of pending e-PAN requests or Download e-PAN?

• Visit e-filling portal
• Click on the Check Status or Download PAN option.
• Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar and then click Continue.
• Enter the 6-digit OTP sent to your registered mobile number and click Continue
• Check status of your e-PAN request on the e-PAN request page or download a copy by clicking Download e-PAN.