SHORT ANSWER:
Yes, Aadhaar is required for filing income tax returns in India.
DETAILS:
- The Income Tax Act mandates linking Aadhaar with PAN (Permanent Account Number).
- Taxpayers must provide their Aadhaar number while filing income tax returns.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Failure to link Aadhaar with PAN may result in the PAN becoming inoperative.
- Inoperative PAN can lead to penalties and difficulties in filing returns.
SOURCE:
- Income Tax Act, 1961
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