As the tax planning season comes around, use your Aadhar Card to make life easier in the matters of taxation!
Are you sick of hearing your colleagues moan about the dreaded year-end tax filing? It only adds to your misery that you are heading in that direction too. But you can avoid all that stress. You can now use your Aadhaar Card to verify your income tax return. You just need to provide your Aadhaar Unique Identity Number (UIN).
And that’s just one of the benefits. There is more to this simple but significant document. Here is how it makes your life easy:
Income tax: You can verify your filed returns through some simple steps online. It helps you cut down on the documentation needs. This mode is more cost-effective and efficient. Here is what you should do:
Beating the passport blues
Did you know you can now get a new passport in just 10 days? Sounds like a miracle, does it not? Your Aadhaar Card helps you here. When you go online to apply for a passport, attach a copy of your Aadhaar Card. This will serve as a proof of identity and address. Three days later, you will get an appointment. Thereafter, the Passport Office will process and dispatch your passport in just a week
Open bank accounts in a flash
There is no need to collect multiple identity proofs or run around for documentation. Your humble Aadhaar Card is ample proof of your identity and address. Related: 6 Practical ways to keep yourself updated on money matters
Get pension money on time
The Aadhaar Card is a blessing for senior citizens. After all, older people may find documentation processes cumbersome and time-consuming. Pensioners just need to register their Aadhaar Card number. This will ensure timely pension pay-outs.
Digital Life certificate
Pensioners have another reason to be happy, thanks to the Aadhaar Card. You can use your Aadhaar Card registration number online to get a digital life certificate. This can help you to continue getting your pension without the hassle of physically going to the bank and submitting the life certificate. This reduces the need for physical legwork.
Easy Provident Fund disbursement
The Aadhaar Card ensures that the Provident Fund is disbursed directly to the pensioner's account. The pensioner must simply link the Card with their pension account. This saves time and effort.
LPG and other subsidies
You can get the LPG subsidy in your bank account. All you need to do is furnish your Aadhaar Unique Identification Number (UIN). In fact, all government-related subsidies will reach you directly thanks to your Aadhaar Card. No need to register separately for every government benefit