Is Aadhaar card mandatory for income tax return for NRI?

Is Aadhaar card mandatory for income tax return for NRI?

Rohan Shetty Jossi John Abu Dhabi: The Indian government has exempted NonResident Indians (NRIs) from the requirement of quoting Aadhaar (Indian biometric ID card) number while filing income tax returns back home. On Wednesday, India’s Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) made the first such announcement on exemption.

Can I file return without Aadhar card?

No, if you are an Indian resident, you cannot e-file without an Aadhaar card. If you don’t have an Aadhaar card, please apply for one and quote the Aadhaar enrollment number.

Should NRIs link Aadhaar and PAN card?

As per section 234H, added to the Income Tax Act 1961 under the Finance Bill 2021, it is necessary to link the PAN card to Aadhar on or before the deadline provided by the government. If not linked, the PAN card will become invalid and cannot be used for financial transactions after the due date.

How can I file my income tax return without Aadhaar card?

If the two cards are not linked, you will probably not be able to file the ITR. While filing ITR, it is necessary to quote your Aadhar number, under section 139AA(1)(ii), unless specially exempted from doing so. According to the rules, the return cannot be filed electronically or manually without the Aadhar number.

Can an NRI have Aadhar card?

NRIs with Indian passport need not complete mandatory waiting of 182 days to apply for Aadhaar, UIDAI said in a tweet. Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) need not wait for 182 days. NRIs with valid #Indian #passport may apply for #Aadhaar on arrival.

How can I link my Aadhar card with NRI?

Online Method

1. Visit this website and click on the “Aadhaar PAN Linking” button/option under “Quick Links.”
2. Choose the first option under the dropdown menu, which will lead you to a new window.
3. Fill in Aadhaar and PAN Card details. Fill the captcha or request an OTP and click on the “Link Aadhaar button.”

Do NRIs need to link Aadhaar and PAN?

NRIs don’t need to link their PAN and other services with Aadhaar. Aadhaar is only eligible to a person who resides in India for 182 days or 12 months more immediately before the date of application for enrolment of Aadhaar is a resident. NRIs are also eligible to enroll for Aadhaar.

Why is Aadhaar card important?

Identity Card: For example, an Aadhar card can be used as proof of identity, proof of address as well as proof of age when applying for any government service. In this way, it is a very versatile card, as it can be used for all government related services and programme.

Can NRIs file income tax returns in India but not Aadhaar?

Many NRIs who regularly file income tax returns in India but do not have Aadhaar, were worried after the government move to link Aadhaar with PAN. Under the Aadhaar Act, anyone who is in India for more than 182 days in aggregate in the past 12 months becomes eligible to obtain Aadhaar, which means NRIs are not eligible.

Is it mandatory to enrol for Aadhaar to file tax returns?

Recently the Finance Act, 2017 had made it mandatory to enrol for Aadhaar to file tax returns in India or apply for a PAN (Permanent Account Number) or keep the existing PAN active effective July 1.

Do non-residents need to link Aadhaar with PAN card?

The CBDT vide notification 37/2017, has exempted non-residents from quoting Aadhaar in PAN applications and Income Tax Returns. Accordingly, if you’re a non-resident for income tax purposes in India then you shall not be required to quote Aadhaar and resultantly, linking of PAN and Aadhaar shall also not be required to be done.

What are the documents required for NRIs?

Aadhaar card for NRIs: Aadhaar card is an essential document for every citizen in India. Issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), Aadhaar is a centralised system of identification via a 12-digit random number that is linked to the biometric data of an Individual.