The government of india has set 31 december 2025 as the final deadline for linking your PAN (Permanent Account Number) with Aadhaar. Taxpayers who fail to link these two important documents before the deadline may face significant consequences.

1. Why PAN-Aadhaar Linking is Important

· Ensures that your tax records are accurate and up-to-date.

· Helps in tracking financial transactions and preventing tax evasion.

· Mandatory for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR).

2. Consequences of Not Linking by 31 december 2025

· PAN Inactivation: From 1 january 2026, any PAN that remains unlinked with Aadhaar will become inactive.

· Filing Issues: Inactive PANs cannot be used to file Income Tax Returns or carry out financial transactions requiring PAN.

· Tax Deduction Challenges: Banks and other financial institutions may withhold TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) if PAN is inactive.

3. How to Link PAN with Aadhaar

· Online: Visit the Income Tax e-Filing portal (www.incometax.gov.in) and follow the PAN-Aadhaar linking instructions.

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

· Offline: Link at PAN service centers or TIN-Facilitation centers.

4. Verification After Linking

· Once linked, a confirmation message will be sent by the Income Tax Department.

· Ensure that the name, date of birth, and gender on PAN and Aadhaar match, otherwise linking may fail.

Conclusion
With the 31 december 2025 deadline approaching, it is crucial for taxpayers to link PAN with Aadhaar immediately. Failing to do so will result in inactive PAN status, causing complications in filing taxes and financial transactions.

 

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Kokila Chokkanathan

05/12/2025 04:11 AM