The Government of India has made it mandatory to link your Aadhaar card with your PAN card. The deadline for completing this process is December 31, 2025. Failure to link your PAN with Aadhaar by this date will result in the PAN becoming inoperative from january 1, 2026, which may disrupt important financial transactions such as banking, tax filing, and investments.
1. Why Linking PAN with Aadhaar is Important
· PAN will be deactivated if not linked by the deadline.
· Income Tax returns cannot be filed using an inoperative PAN.
· Financial transactions such as opening bank accounts, credit cards, or investing in mutual funds may be affected.
· Helps prevent tax evasion and duplicate PAN cards.
2. Step-by-Step Process to Link PAN with Aadhaar Online
Option 1: Via Income Tax e-Filing Portal
1. Visit the Income Tax e-Filing website.
2. Click on “Link Aadhaar” under the Quick Links section.
3. Enter your PAN, Aadhaar number, and name as per Aadhaar.
4. Verify the details and click Submit.
5. If successful, a confirmation message will appear on the screen.
Option 2: Via SMS
· Send an SMS in the following format:
· UIDPAN
· Send it to 567678 or 56161.
3. Things to Keep in Mind
· Ensure name on PAN matches exactly with Aadhaar. Minor discrepancies may lead to errors.
· Check that your date of birth and other details are identical in both documents.
· Linking is free of cost and can be done anytime before the deadline.
4. What to Do If There Are Discrepancies
· If there are mismatches in name or date of birth, you must correct the details either in Aadhaar or PAN before linking.
· For Aadhaar correction, visit the UIDAI website or nearest Aadhaar center.
· For PAN correction, apply through the NSDL or UTIITSL portal.
Conclusion:
Linking your PAN with Aadhaar is simple and can be completed from home via online portal or SMS. Make sure to complete the process before december 31, 2025, to avoid your PAN becoming inoperative and facing disruptions in financial transactions in the new year.
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