If you haven’t linked your PAN and Aadhaar yet, the clock is ticking. The last date is december 31, 2025. Here’s everything you need to know to avoid penalties.

🔹 1. Why Linking PAN and Aadhaar is Crucial

· Mandatory by law: The Income Tax Department requires PAN to be linked with Aadhaar.

· Non-linking consequences: PAN will become inoperative, affecting:

o Filing income tax returns

o Financial transactions above specified limits

o Opening bank accounts, investments, or credit cards

🔹 2. Who Needs to Link PAN and Aadhaar?

· All Indian citizens holding a PAN and Aadhaar.

· Even if your PAN was issued earlier, it must be linked before december 31, 2025.

· Individuals without an Aadhaar number should apply for Aadhaar immediately.

🔹 3. How to Link PAN with Aadhaar Online

Step 1: Visit the official Income Tax e-filing portal: https://www.incometax.gov.in
Step 2: Click on “Link Aadhaar” under Quick Links.
Step 3: Enter your:

· PAN number

· Aadhaar number

· Name as per Aadhaar

· Captcha code
Step 4: Click “Link Aadhaar”

· A confirmation message will appear once linking is successful.

🔹 4. Link PAN via SMS (Alternative Method)

· You can also link your PAN and Aadhaar via SMS:

Send SMS to 567678 or 56161:

UIDPAN<12-digit Aadhaar><10-digit PAN>

🔹 5. Important Points to Remember

· Names on PAN and Aadhaar must match exactly.

· Minor discrepancies can be corrected online in PAN or Aadhaar portal.

· Linking is free of charge.

🔹 6. Deadline Alert

· Last date: december 31, 2025

· PAN not linked by this date will be deactivated, which can block:

o Filing ITR

o High-value transactions

o Investment in mutual funds and other financial services

✅ Pro Tip: Link your PAN-Aadhaar immediately to avoid last-minute hassles and ensure uninterrupted access to financial services.

 

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Balasahana Suresh

05/11/2025 09:09 AM