Tax planning
Make an inoperative PAN operative again
What this means, checked by a CA
An inoperative PAN stops refunds and makes banks and brokers cut tax at a higher rate. We find out why it is inoperative, pay the ₹1,000 fee and link Aadhaar, or for NRIs get the status corrected with the AO, then follow up until the PAN works and your refund is reissued.
₹999
One time, + 18% GST
- Delivered in Same day to pay and submit; PAN becomes operative within about 30 days of intimating Aadhaar with the fee
- Due: Any time. Until it is operative, refunds stop and TDS or TCS is charged at higher rates.
How we do it: IDFD
Every case runs through the same four steps: Information, Discussion, Forms, Deliverables. You see each one ticked as it happens.
InformationWhat we need from you · 6 items
PAN and Aadhaar numbers
For status check and linking
Aadhaar-linked mobile
OTP to complete linking
Fee challan, if already paidOptional
Check correct head was used
Passport and visa or residence proofOptional
NRI status update with AO
Recent ITR acknowledgementsOptional
Shows residential status filed
Refund status and TDS statementsOptional
Plan follow-up after reactivation
DiscussionWhat we discuss · 5 items
Why is it inoperative: Aadhaar not linked, or status recorded as resident?
Fee route or AO route
Are you exempt (NRI, 80 plus, Assam, J&K, Meghalaya, non-citizen)?
Exempt persons fix status, not pay fee
Do PAN and Aadhaar details match?
Mismatch blocks linking (ITR-PAN-12)
Is a refund stuck or TDS being cut at 20%?
Follow-up actions after reactivation
Was the fee paid earlier, and under which head?
Wrong head is not recognised
FormsForms we file · 5 items
Check status: Link Aadhaar Status and PAN status on the portal
Where: https://www.incometax.gov.in. Due: First step
Pay the ₹1,000 fee through e-Pay Tax under Other Receipts (500)
₹1,000 flat
Where: https://www.incometax.gov.in. Due: Before the link request
Submit the Link Aadhaar request with OTP once payment reflects
Where: https://www.incometax.gov.in. Due: After payment is verified (can take 4 to 5 working days)
NRIs and foreign citizens: send proof of residential status to the jurisdictional AO (find via Know Your AO) asking to update status
Where: Jurisdictional AO. Due: As soon as noticed
Recheck status; then raise refund reissue and send updated PAN status to deductors
Where: https://www.incometax.gov.in. Due: About 30 days after linking
DeliverablesWhat you get · 3 items
Fee challan and link request confirmation
When: Same day
PAN shown as operative
When: Within about 30 days
Refund reissue request (ITR-RFD-01)
When: After reactivation
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