1. Deadline Alert: Don’t Miss december 31, 2025

The government has made it mandatory to link your Aadhaar with your PAN by December 31, 2025. Failure to do so could result in penalties, including invalid PAN status, which may affect your tax filings and financial transactions.

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The Unique Identification Authority of india (UIDAI) has rolled out new rules starting November 2025, aimed at making Aadhaar updates:

· Faster: Quicker verification processes

· Easier: Simplified forms and fewer documents

· Digital-first: Most updates can now be done online without visiting centers

3. Step 1 – Check Your Aadhaar-PAN Status

Before linking, verify whether your PAN is already linked to your Aadhaar:

1. Visit the Income Tax e-Filing portal

2. Click on “Link Aadhaar” under the Quick Links section

3. Enter your PAN, Aadhaar number, and name as on Aadhaar

4. Check the current linking status

4. Step 2 – How to Link Aadhaar with PAN

You can link Aadhaar and PAN in multiple ways:

Option 1: Online via Income Tax Portal

· Log in to Income Tax e-Filing

· Navigate to “Link Aadhaar”

· Enter your PAN, Aadhaar number, and name

· Click Submit

Option 2: Via SMS

· Send an SMS to 567678 or 56161 in this format:
UIDPAN<12-digit Aadhaar><10-digit PAN>

Option 3: Offline (PAN Centers)

· Visit a PAN service center

· Submit your Aadhaar and PAN details

· Get assistance for linking

5. Step 3 – Update Aadhaar Details if Needed

If your name, date of birth, or gender doesn’t match between PAN and Aadhaar, you must update your Aadhaar first:

· Go to UIDAI official website

· Submit a correction request online or visit an Aadhaar enrollment center

· Once updated, proceed with PAN linking

6. Why Linking Aadhaar with PAN Matters

· Avoid penalties: Unlinked PAN may become invalid for filing taxes

· Simplified tax filings: Pre-filled tax forms and smoother e-filing

· Fraud prevention: Helps prevent duplication and misuse of PANs

7. Quick Tips

· Keep Aadhaar and PAN documents handy

· Ensure names match exactly on both documents

· Complete the linking well before december 31, 2025 to avoid last-minute hassle

💡 Bottom Line:
Linking your Aadhaar with PAN is now mandatory and straightforward. With UIDAI’s new wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital updates, the process is faster than ever. Don’t wait until the last minute – ensure your PAN is linked today!

 

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Balasahana Suresh

04/11/2025 11:22 AM