Aadhaar Self-Service Portal-www.uidai.gov.in

The important objective for establishing UIDAI is to provide UID (Unique
Identification Numbers) also called as Aadhaar Number to all the citizens of India. This website has been visited frequently by
the citizens staying in India in order to get all relavant information on Aadhaar card and its status.

The aadhaar card was introduced by the government with the objective of providing resources for individuals who needed assistance and benefits directly, by eliminating the middlemen in the process. To successfully serve this purpose, the government is using the aadhaar network to gradually link all the important government benefit schemes and services. Thus, creating a centralized government database that can be used to distribute and keep a record of the different programs and schemes along with the recipients.

To encourage still more Indians and worldwide visitors to visit the website, the site has been revamped and now supports different languages.

At present, the website, http://www.uidai.gov.in, will now appear in five regional languages: Bengali, Gujarati,
Kannada, Marathi and Tamil in addition to Hindi and English.

The main idea for the multi-lingual website from UIDAI site coordinators in Bangalore is to help and enable many visitors view important
information in their regional language which they are comfortable and easily understandable.

In the next update, microsites on other languages like Malayalam, Punjabi and Assamese will be created.

As of now, residents are already able to view their demographic data captured at the time of enrolment in 13 languages.

UIDAI currently prints the Aadhaar letter in 13 languages across the country and also provides an option to residents to
update data in these languages.

How can I link Aadhaar to PAN ?

The due date to interface Aadhaar to PAN card, which was at first 31 December 2017, had been additionally reached out to 31 March 2018 to encourage the procedure.


pan aadhar link

You can without much of a stretch can link Aadhaar to PAN card, in a couple of straightforward ways.

1)            Through on the web

2)            Via SMS

3)            Manually

1.            Link your 12-digit Aadhaar number with PAN on the web

a) Visit https://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/

b) Click on the connection in the left sheet  > Link Aadhaar

c) Add important subtleties on the following screen

d) If the subtleties coordinate, input your Aadhaar card number, CAPTCHA code and tap on “Connection Aadhaar”

e) Once coordinated, you will see a message saying connecting was finished effectively

The following are the diverse situations:

  1. If name on Aadhaar and PAN doesn’t coordinate

• For minor bungle in Aadhaar name, OTP will be sent to the number enlisted with Aadhaar.

• Ensure date of birth and sexual orientation in PAN and Aadhaar are actually same.

On the off chance that the name does not coordinate by any stretch of the imagination, the connecting will fall flat.

  1. Details can be changed as required in Aadhaar or PAN database
  • To refresh Aadhaar card subtleties, visit UIDAI entryway
  • To refresh PAN subtleties, visit NSDL entryway
  • Registered for Aadhaar yet just have the enrolment number
  • Visit an enrolment focus and apply for Aadhaar (if not done as of now)
  • Receive affirmation slip on accommodation of records, statistic and biometric information
  • This affirmation slip has enrolment number, just as date and time – This whole arrangement – enrolment number + date + time is your 28-digit enrolment number.
  • Income Tax return frames have a field for 12-digit Aadhaar number/28-digit enrolment number

3)   Non-Registered Users can total this in the accompanying 2 stages:

•  Visit the pay charge e documenting entryway https://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/and tap on the Link Aadhaar choice on the left board.

•  Fill data on the accompanying page, and snap Link Aadhaar.

2. Connection Aadhaar and PAN by means of SMS

In the event that somebody doesn’t approach the web, the CBDT has given the office by which one can connect Aadhaar to PAN by means of SMS.

To interface PAN with Aadhar by means of SMS, pursue these means.

Initial Step:

Type the message in the accompanying organization (try to leave the space in the middle of as appeared)

UIDPAN<Space><12 Digit Aadhaar no.><Space><10 Digit PAN no.>

Second Step:

Send the above message to either 56161 or 567678 from your enrolled versatile number.

For a model: –

Your Aadhaar number is 653846584929 and the PAN number is DMPLS1244U, you should type “UIDPAN 653846584929 DMPLS1244U” and send the message to either 567678 or 56161

After the procedure is done, you will get an affirmation message. In the event that your aadhaar and skillet is as of now connected, u will get a message as referenced beneath:-

“Aadhaar is as of now connected with PAN in ITD Database. Much thanks to you for utilizing our Service”

Note:- SMS charges will be exacted according to your portable administrator.

According to a notice from the Ministry of Finance, these arrangements won’t make a difference to a person who does not have the Aadhaar number or the enrolment number and is:

(I) dwelling in the States of Assam, Jammu and Kashmir and Meghalaya;

(ii) a non-inhabitant according to the Income-charge Act, 1961;

(iii) of the age of eighty years or more whenever amid the earlier year;

(iv) not a subject of India

3) Filling up the form (Manual Method).

CBDT has given a choice to connecting Aadhaar with PAN card physically to facilitate the issues of an individual being not able connection Aadhaar and PAN through different strategies.

You should visit the administration focal point of PAN specialist co-op which is NSDL or UTIITSL and will be required to fill in the frame ‘Annexure-I’.

Disconnected frame for connecting of Aadhaar and PAN card.

One must convey unique PAN and Aadhaar card alongside filled “Annexure 1” to finish the disconnected procedure of connecting of PAN and Aadhaar card.

Dissimilar to on the web and SMS benefit, this administration isn’t for nothing out of pocket. An individual must pay a recommended charge. In the event that there is any befuddle of data, ensure you right it before following the means for connecting Aadhar to PAN. An extra expense will be charged for each rectification made in the PAN or Aadhaar subtleties.

The following are the news refreshes:

* An appeal to was recorded in the Supreme Court, testing the Government’s choice to make this connecting compulsory. The court has held its request on legitimacy of Section 139AA of Income Tax Act which accommodates necessary citing of Aadhaar for documenting of salary assessment forms and for making application for designation of PAN number from July 1 this year.

* The Supreme Court has allowed a fractional remain on this – click here for subtleties of the judgment.

* On July 31, the Income Tax Department issued a public statement affirming that it has expanded the due date for connecting Aadhaar with PAN to August 31, 2017. It additionally cleared up that for e-recording returns, it was adequate to cite Aadhaar or enrolment number, yet the arrival would be handled simply after the connecting has really been finished.

* On August 31, the legislature has additionally stretched out the due date to connect Aadhaar with PAN by four months, so the reexamined date is currently December 31, 2017. Petitions testing the administration’s choice in such manner will presently be heard by the Supreme Court in November.

* On December 08, the administration has once more stretched out the due date to interface Aadhaar with PAN, so the changed date is currently March 31, 2018.

* On June 30, 2018, the due date to connect Aadhaar with PAN was stretched out for the fifth time. The reconsidered date is currently March 31, 2019.

Source: income tax efiling

Income Tax Slabs in India

Income tax is levied on individual taxpayers based on their tax slabs and these tax slabs gets changed every budget.

There are three categories of individual taxpayers:

1.Individuals (below the age of 60 years)

2.Resident Senior citizens (60 years and above but below 80 years of age)

3.Resident Super senior citizens (above 80 years of age)

Your income is taxed according to income tax slab.

Income Tax Slab in India

Part I: Income tax slab for individual tax payers & HUF (less than 60 years old) (both men & women)

Income Slab Tax Rate
Income up to Rs. 2,50,000* No Tax
Income from Rs. 2,50,000 – Rs. 5,00,000   5%
Income from Rs. 5,00,000 – 10,00,000 20%
Income more than Rs. 10,00,000 30%
Surcharge: 15% of income tax, where total income exceeds Rs.1 crore.
Cess: 4% on total of income tax + surcharge.
* Income upto Rs. 2,50,000 is exempt from tax if you are less than 60 years old.

Part II: Income tax slab for senior citizens (60 years old or more but less than 80 years old) (both men & women)

Income Slab Tax Rate
Income up to Rs. 3,00,000* No Tax
Income from Rs. 3,00,000 – Rs. 5,00,000 5%
Income from Rs. 5,00,000 – 10,00,000 20%
Income more than Rs. 10,00,000 30%
Surcharge: 15% of income tax, where total income exceeds Rs. 1 crore.
Cess: 3% on total of income tax + surcharge.
* Income up to Rs. 3,00,000 is exempt from tax if you are more than 60 years but less than 80 years of age.

Part III: Income tax slab for super senior citizens (80 years old or more) (both men & women)

Income Slab Tax Rate
Income up to Rs. 5,00,000* No tax
Income from Rs. 5,00,000 – 10,00,000 20%
Income more than Rs. 10,00,000 30%
Surcharge: 15% of income tax, where total income exceeds Rs. 1 crore.
Cess: 3% on total of income tax + surcharge.
* Income up to Rs. 5,00,000 is exempt from tax if you are more than 80 years old.

How to calculate income tax from income tax slabs?

Priya has a total taxable income of Rs. 8,00,000. This income has been calculated by including income from all sources such as salary, rental income and interest income. Deductions under section 80 have also been reduced. Priya wants to know her tax dues for FY 2017-18(AY 2018-19).

Income Slab Tax Rate Tax calculation
Income up to Rs. 2,50,000 No tax
Income from Rs.2,50,000 – Rs. 5,00,000 5% (Rs. 5,00,000 – Rs. 2,50,000) Rs. 12,500
Income from Rs. 5,00,000 – 10,00,000 20% (Rs. 8,00,000 – Rs. 5,00,000) Rs. 60,000
Income more than Rs. 10,00,000 30% nil
Tax Rs. 72,500
Cess 4% of Rs. 72,500 Rs. 2,900
Total tax in FY 2016-17 (AY 2018-19) Rs. 75,400

**Please Note that Priya is an Individual assesse having an income tax exemption of Rs. 2,50,000. For other assesse as mentioned in table Part II & III, the Income tax limit for availing the exemption would be Rs. 3,00,000 & Rs. 5,00,000 respectively.

Income tax slab for domestic companies for FY 2015-16 (AY 2016-17)

If you are registered as a company, the income tax slab rates do not apply to you. Domestic companies are taxed at 30% on their total income. A 5% surcharge is payable if income is more than Rs 1 crore but less than Rs 10 crore. If total income is more than Rs 10 crore, 10% surcharge is applicable.

Some incomes are taxed at special rates

Although total income is taxable at income tax slab rates mentioned above. Some incomes are taxed at special rates.

Nature Tax Rate
Short term capital gains from assets (Other than shares & mutual funds) At Income Tax Slab rates listed above
Long term capital gains from assets (Other than shares & mutual funds) 20%
Short term capital gains on shares and equity mutual funds 15%
Long term capital gains on shares and equity mutual funds NIL
Short term capital gains on debt mutual funds At Income Tax Slab rates listed above
Long term capital gains on debt mutual funds At 20% with indexation

Source: https://www.hrblock.in/

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PAN Card Status – Check the status of your PAN Application

Permanent Account Number (PAN) card consists of a unique 10-digit alphanumeric identity. PAN is provided to every taxpayer by the Income Tax Department. PAN card is used to keep track of every individual’s financial transactions and find tax defaulters.

If you do not have a PAN card then it’s mandatory for you to have one. In case you have applied for the PAN card, then using the following methods you can check your PAN card status.

1) Online mode
2) Phone Call
3) SMS

1) Status of PAN Card in Online Mode:

It is very easy to check the nsdl pan status online. Below are the steps to be followed:

i) Visit the NSDL site
ii) In the portal choose your applicant type e.g. PAN – New / Change Request or TAN- New / Change Request.
iii) Once the applicant type is chosen, enter the 15 digit Acknowledgement Number (The 15 digit Acknowledgement Number given, when you apply for
your PAN card.
iv) Then enter captcha code and click on Submit.

NSDL Pan Status Online

Income Tax Department can display any of the below information about your PAN Card :
a) Status of PAN Card whether PAN is allotted or not.
b) If PAN is allotted it displays the PAN Number
c) Dispatch details and Tracking Number for delivery etc.

2) Status of PAN Card in Phone Call Mode:
You can check Status of PAN Card through Phone Call using given steps
a) Call to 020-27218080.
b) Follow instructions and type your 15 digits Acknowledgement Number.

3) Status of PAN Card in SMS Mode
If don’t have internet you can check Status of PAN Card using your mobile phone using given steps:
a) You can type SMS NSDLPLAN and type 15 digits Acknowledgement Number E.g. NSDLPAN 000000000000000 and send it to 57575.
b) After sending the SMS you will receive an reply SMS explaining the Status of PAN Card on your mobile phone: Whether PAN is allotted or not,
if allotted display PAN Number, Dispatch details.

In case you know any other modes, Please feel free to mention it in the comment section below.

Guide on How to login to Government GST Portal India

What is GST ?

GST in India has started a new phase in the country’s economy by providing logistics and supply chain efficiency and state-based parity. It aims to provide a smooth mechanism of tax collection for the respective central, state and union territory governments of India.

www.gst.gov.in official government website that provides all the services
on GST registration, GST Return filing, and other services registered under GST.

Let me take you through the entire GST portal Homepage to make it easy for you.

  1. Services Section – The services section contains following:
    a) Registration: A person whose turnover exceeds Rs 20 lakh is required to do GST registration.
    b) Payment: Creating Challan for the payment of GST.
    c) User Services: Quick links regarding greivances, holidays, LUT and application for advance ruling.
    d) Refunds:Track application status
  2. Act and Rules
    Any rules, amendments, notifications and circulars related to GST Law issued by Central and/or State Government is available in this section.
  3. Download
    All the offline tools based on GST is available in this section. (eg. Returns online, TRAN-1 online)
  4. Search Taxpayer
    In this section you can search for the tax payer and verify his details, genuity based on his GSTIN and PAN number.
  5. Help
    This section consists of all the user guides specifically manual, FAQs and videos to clear any doubts in filing the returns or any other GST services.
  6. E-way Bill system
    This section consists of all information related to E-way Bill system, rules and regulations.
  7. News | Updates | Events
    All GST news and rates are updated in this section.

GST Login i.e gst log in for GST India government portal gst.gov.in login


What is GST Portal?


The GST Portal or GSTN hosted at https://www.gst.gov.in/ is a website where all the returns and registration related processes under GST is carried out. After GST Login, the registration, uploading of returns, uploading of invoices and payment of taxes, etc are required to be done on the GST Portal.

GST Portal Login

The GST portal offers various services related to registration, return filing, GST payments, refunds and other user services. Promoting the concept of digital India, the GST portal login allows the taxpayer to file all the applications online on the portal itself without manual intervention and physical submission of documents.

GST login for New Users

New Registration through gst log in
Step 1: Visit gst.gov.in select new user
Step 2: Click on new Registration know more about gst-registration
Step 3: Fill all details, register
Once Register you can login as an existing user

GST Login for Existing Users

Step 1: Visit http://www.gst.gov.in for gst portal login
Step 2: Click on Login Tab as appearing on the top right-hand side of the screenshot attached above
Step 3: You will be directed to a page as appearing below. Enter the Username, Password and the
Captcha code and click on the Login button

After gst-login through this portal user will be able to file its return, gst credit, notification, uploading invoices and creating gst challan etc.

How to activate UAN ?

It is now mandatory for employers to allot UAN to all the employees. In addition to this, all employees must necessarily activate their UAN number and link the PF number to it.

Going ahead, employers will not be able to upload ECR to the system without the details of employees’ UAN number. Hence, no challan will be processed.

You can activate your UAN
UAN Activation

Penalty, interest, and damages will be charged from the employer in case of delay in challan payment.

Every employee of an organization with an active PF account is alloted a UAN.

With UAN you can you can easily access your PF profile and download online passbook, request for transfer and change.

To avail these benefits you must create login by visiting UAN Homepage.

Activation of the UAN Number is very easy. Follow these 5 simple steps.

  1. Go to the following link first (1).
  2. Upon opening the link, you will be asked to fill the following details: a) UAN
    b) Mobile number
    c) Provident Fund member ID
  3. Once you fill the details, you will recieve a code on your registered mobile number (the number you have just entered).
  4. Check the SMS sent to your mobile number and type the code in the text box.
  5. Once the activation is complete, you will be prompted to create a login user id and password for accessing the UAN services. Having done this, your UAN will be activated soon.

You can do your UAN activation easily following the above steps.

How can I check my EPF balance?

Employee Provident Fund is one of the useful initiative taken by Indian Government. The contribution to this fund is done by both employee from his salary and by the employer of the organization.


Employee Provident Fund Organisation (known as EPFO) provides many convenient ways for its registered members to check their epf balance from their respective EPF account.

Basic documents required to check your EPF balance are as follows:

  1. 12-digit UAN number
  2. PAN details
  3. Aadhaar card details
  4. KYC verification
  5. Mobile number
  6. Bank account details.
epfo balance enquiry – login page

In case you don’t know your UAN. You can contact the HR department of your organization. It is important to make sure that your UAN is active and linked with your other vital documents like PAN, Aadhar and .

With the above information, you can register yourself on EPFO portal and create an account with password.

  1. Check EPF balance through EPFO portal.

a) Log on to the EPFO portal- epfo sewa. Enter your UAN number and password.
b) Click the ‘For Employees’ option and select ‘Our Services’.
c) Click on ‘Member Passbook’ option.
d) A new page opens and you are required to fill in your UAN and password.

Your PF balance details will be displayed and you can save the PDF of the same if required.

2. Use UMANG app – PF balance check App

The ‘Unified Mobile-Application for New-age Governance'(UMANG) is a app to access all governance services online, including EPF.
a) Download and open the app on your mobile.
b) Click on the ‘Services’ go to ‘Employment and Skills’and provide requested information.
c) Once the details are filled, you can check the balance and track the status.

3. EPF balance enquiry can be done through SMS

a) SMS format to be sent is: EPFOHO UAN for receiving the message in English
b) UAN should be known and active.
c) Give a missed call from registered mobile number, provided at UAN portal for sending the information to 7738299899.

4. Give a missed call, and get details of EPF balance

a) To get the information on your EPF balance through the missed call service of EPFO
give a missed call on 011-22901406 from your mobile number that is registered.
b) You’ll receive a message on your mobile denoting the EPF balance.

If you know any other ways to find your PF balance easily, kindly comment below.

How do I file Income Tax Return through Income Tax India e-Filing Site ?

Income tax in India is paid only by 3% of the population.

Income tax is levied by Government in order to collect funds and develop the public infrastructure of the country like constructing hospitals, roads, flyovers.

So the fund for all the public development is sourced through the tax payer

The Income Tax in India has to be paid within the due date. Failing to pay on time, ITD can penalize you.

Jan 31st  – Last day to submit proof of investments
Mar 31st – Last day to submit proof under Section 80C
Jul 31st – Last day to file your Returns.

Income tax is divided in three types:
a) TDS
b) Advance Tax
c) Self Assessment Tax

TDS (Tax Deducted At Source) is the income deducted from the salary by your employer or other person based on Income Tax laws

Advance Tax is the tax to be paid in four installments by businessman and professionals throughout the year in which they earn their income.

Self Assessment Tax comes in to picture when you need to pay additional tax apart from the other taxes that you have already paid.

You can pay your income tax also through government approved beneficiary like H&R block with income tax login.

For e-filing income tax return online. Below instructions are to be followed:


Income Tax India e-Filing
  1. Registering on Incometaxindiaefiling is hassle-free and easy process.
  2. Once registration is done and account is created. Login to e-filing website using your credentials – user ID, password, date of birth and captcha.
  3. Go to e-file and click on ‘Prepare and submit ITR online’
  4. Select the ITR form and the assessment year you should file. Fill in the required information and click on ‘Submit’ button.
  5. if applicable, upload Digital Signature certificate. Please make sure the DSC is linked with your e-filing. Click on ‘Submit’ button.
  6. Once submitted successfully,the income tax return filed along with Digital Signature Certifcate, ITR-V will be displayed. To download ITR-V click on the link.
  7. The ITR-V ( ITR Verfication) form is also sent to your registered e-mail ID.

Point to remember: Return filing process is not completed until you submit your ITR-V either online or physically to CPC Bangalore Office.

You can also file your Income return through various government approved intermediary like H&R block which is similar to the ITR Login.