The Income Tax Department has introduced a new feature on its e-Filing portal allowing users to log in using PAN (Permanent Account Number) and OTP-based authentication, making access to taxpayer services simpler, faster, and more secure. This enhancement is part of the government’s commitment to ease-of-use, digital inclusion, and stronger identity verification across its compliance infrastructure.

With this integration, taxpayers can now access their profiles, file returns, view tax credit statements (Form 26AS), and check refund statuses by simply entering their PAN and verifying an OTP sent to their registered mobile number or email address. This method eliminates the need for complex passwords or security questions, particularly benefiting senior citizens, occasional users, and those less familiar with traditional login credentials.

The OTP login is available to users who have their mobile number linked with Aadhaar and updated in the e-Filing portal. The Income Tax Department has urged all taxpayers to verify and update their contact information to ensure uninterrupted access. This user-friendly feature supports India’s push toward a digitally empowered, taxpayer-friendly ecosystem while maintaining high standards of data security and authentication for all income tax services.