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How to Login into Income Tax Portal without an Aadhaar Card?

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How to Login Into Income Tax Portal without an Aadhaar Card

Many NRIs want to apply for a PAN card, but because they do not have an Aadhaar card, they are unable to log in to the Income Tax portal. However, the Indian Income Tax Department has arrived with a different login solution. 

We will see these methods further in this blog, which will help you log in to the income tax portal without an Aadhaar card, in accordance with all Indian laws. 

In this guide, you will find the detailed step-by-step application process to log in to the Income Tax official website without an Aadhaar card, with a simple, easy application process.

Key Takeaways

  • NRIs can log into the Income Tax portal without having an Aadhar card by using PAN-Password, and many more. 
  • Logging in through the net banking is one of the easiest options you can use to log in to the Income Tax website. 
  • For the e-verification for the income tax return, NRIs can use the DSC methods, or through the net banking or get an OTP on their registered email address. 

Why Do You Need to Log in Without an Aadhaar Card

There are several factors where you don't need an Aadhar card to log in to the Income Tax portal. 

  • If you are an NRI, then you will not need an Aadhar card to log in to your Income Tax portal. 
  • Any foreign national working in India or earning income in India from various sources, such as rental income, investments, interest, or work, can log in to the Income Tax portal without an Aadhaar card. 
  • If any person has applied for the Aadhaar card application and their application is still in process, then they can log in to the Income Tax portal without an Aadhar card. 
  • If you hold citizenship of a different country, you will not be eligible to obtain an Aadhaar card, and you cannot log in to the Indian Income Tax portal. 
  • If you have applied for the update or linked your Aadhaar card, then you will not be able to log in to the Indian income tax official website because your Aadhaar application is in process. 

The Indian Income Tax provides different login options for a person who does not have a valid Aadhaar card. 

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How to Log in Income Tax Website without an Aadhaar Card?

If you don't have a valid Aadhaar card, the Income Tax website has unlocked some login options for you to access it. 

Here are the different types of Indian Income Tax e-filing portal login options, through which you can access your online portal. 

1. By Using PAN and Password

You can log in to your Indian Income Tax e-filing online website by entering your PAN card number and Password. Here are the simple steps given below to log in to the Income Tax filing portal: 

  1. You need to go to the official website of the Income Tax e-filing portal. 
  2. Now, you need to provide your valid Permanent Account Number (PAN). 
  3. No, you need to enter your password.
  4. After validating the One-time password, you can easily log in to the official Income Tax Department website. 

Note: You will get OTP on your registered mobile number or email address, so make sure you activate your Indian number, as it is one of the best and easiest ways to log in to the Income Tax portal without an Aadhaar card.

2. Through Net Banking 

You can log in to the Income Tax online website through the net banking option, which is available at your personal banking website. Let's see the steps to log in to the Indian income tax portal without using an Aadhaar card. 

  1. You need to go to your online net banking website. 
  2. Log in to your personal net-banking. 
  3. Select the option for e-tax /e-filing services. 
  4. Click on the login to the Income Tax portal, and you will be redirected to the official Income Tax Portal without the need for an Aadhar card. 

This is also a good option for the NRIs to log in to the Indian Income Tax e-filing portal by using their Indian net banking online service. 

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3. Via Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)

If you have a valid Digital Signature Certificate (DSC), then you can easily log in to the Income Tax online website by following the easy steps given below: 

  1. You need to plug your DSC into your computer. 
  2. Go to the Indian income tax website. 
  3. Choose to log in with the DSC option. 
  4. Now, select your certificate and verify it, then you have successfully logged in to your Indian income tax portal. 

4. Login Via PAN+Email Verification (Through forgot password)

Here are the steps to log in to the Indian Income Tax e-filing website using PAN+Email verification via the forgot password option. 

Here is the list of steps you need to follow to log in using PAN and email verification via the forgot password method. 

  1. You need to click on the forgot password on the income tax portal login page. 
  2. You need to enter your registered email address for the validation OTP, which is sent to your given email ID. 
  3. Then you need to reset your Password. 
  4. Log in using your PAN number and new password, which you have made. 

Now, you have successfully logged into the Indian Income Tax portal without the need for an Aadhaar card. This method is one os the best methods for the applicants who don't have an Aadhaar card or a mobile for the OTP. 

Registration Process on the Income Tax Portal without an Aadhaar Card

If you are an NRI or a foreign national and want to create an account on the official website of the Income Tax Department, then here are the steps: 

  1. First, go to the official Income Tax portal. 
  2. Click on the register option on the income tax e-filing portal
  3. Choose the taxpayer option. 
  4. Now, you need to enter your valid permanent Account number (PAN) 
  5. Select the non-resident option in the residency section at the online income tax e-filing website. 
  6. Complete the verification by entering the OTP that you will get on your mobile number or registered email address. 

For the registration Aadhar card is not mandatory for non-resident Indians, and if you have set your residency status to non-resident in the residency option, then you can log in to the Income tax portal without the need for an Aadhaar card. 

Who Doesn't Need an Aadhaar Card to Log in to the Income Tax Website?

Here is the list of people who don't need an Aadhaar card to log in to the Income Tax Website: 

  • Any Non-resident Indian (NRI) person. 
  • Any person with an Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) card who is a foreign national. 
  • A non-resident director. 
  • A person who does not meet the eligibility criteria to apply for an Aadhaar card under the Aadhaar Act. 
  • A person whose Aadhaar application is still pending 

Common Login Mistakes with Solutions 

Given below are some of the mistakes applicants encountered while logging in to the Income Tax e-filing portal, along with solutions. 

  • One of the most common mistakes of the applicant is not getting the OTP on the registered mobile number. 

To get an OTP, log in again using the email OTP, then try the net banking option; you will surely receive an OTP. 

  • When applicants' Aadhaar is not linked, but they urgently need to log in to the income tax portal. 

For these applicants, they can choose the different logon option: Net banking, which allows them to log in instantly to the income tax e-filing website. 

  • When an applicant logs in to the portal for the first time and it shows them an Aadhaar update error.

To resolve this issue, ensure your residency status is updated to non-resident and your PAN status is updated to non-resident.

  • If the applicants get errors in the Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)

In that case, the applicants need to obtain the latest Digital Signature Certificate from the Income Tax e-filing website and install the DSC. 

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Final Thoughts 

Logging in to the Income Tax portal without an Aadhaar card can be challenging, but with the above login option, you can log in. If you are an NRI, a foreign national, or someone who cannot apply for an Aadhaar card but needs to log in to the Income Tax Department, you can use PAN + Password login methods via DSC or Net banking. 

Visament assists with this process to help you log in without errors, rejections, or delays. For more information, you can contact the Visament agents, who are available 24/7 to help with all your issues and doubts. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you can log in to the income tax portal even if you don't have a valid Aadhaar card, through different login methods, like PAN and Password, net banking, a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC), and PAN and email verification with forgot password.

No, you can log in to the Income Tax e-filing portal even if you don't have a valid Aadhaar card. You can log in through the different options the Income Tax Department has provided, such as PAN and email verification via the forgot password method, a digital Signature certificate, net banking, and the PAN and Password method.

To log in without an Aadhaar card, you must be an NRI or a foreign national. There are many steps through which you can log in to the Income Tax portal via PAN and password, net banking, Digital signature certificate, and PAN+Email verification.

There are many options to verify your ITR, even if you don't have an Aadhaar card, such as a bank ATM, a demat account, net banking, a digital Signature Certificate, or an electronic verification code.

One of the safest ways to log in to the Income Tax portal is via the PAN and password method, which is considered one of the easiest and safest ways to log in.

Yes, to open an income tax account, you need a valid Aadhaar card linked to your permanent account number (PAN).

If your Aadhaar card shows as incorrectly linked or as mandatory, you need to validate as an NRI, which means updating your residency status on the PAN card to NRI. You can use the income tax e-filing website to validate as an NRI securely.

Here are the steps by which you can easily log in to the Income Tax website after the reactivation of your PAN card. First, log in with your regular PAN + password, then enter the OTP sent to your registered email or mobile number, and you can log in to the Income Tax portal.

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