Linking your PAN (Permanent Account Number) with Aadhaar is now mandatory for most taxpayers in india — and not doing it can make your PAN inoperative (essentially unusable for key financial tasks)!
1️⃣ 📍 Why PAN‑Aadhaar Linking Matters
· Under indian law (Section 139AA), PAN must be linked with Aadhaar.
· If not linked by december 31, 2025, your PAN can become inoperative from january 1, 2026.
· An inoperative PAN means you may not be able to file tax returns, receive refunds, open bank accounts, invest, or carry out high‑value financial tasks.
👉 Inactive PAN = major financial inconvenience.
2️⃣ 🟢 Check PAN‑Aadhaar Link Status Online (Fastest Way)
Here’s how you can instantly check your PAN‑Aadhaar status online:
1. Visit the Income Tax e‑Filing portal: https://www.incometax.gov.in
2. On the homepage, find “Link Aadhaar Status” under Quick Links.
3. Enter your 10‑digit PAN and 12‑digit Aadhaar number.
4. Click “View Link Aadhaar Status.”
✅ If your PAN and Aadhaar are already linked, the site will confirm it.
❌ If not, you’ll see a message saying they’re not linked — and you can start the linking process from there.
3️⃣ 📱 Check via SMS (No Login Needed)
You don’t even need to go online! Just send this SMS:
📩 If your mobile supports SMS:
UIDPAN <12‑digit Aadhaar> <10‑digit PAN>
Send it to 567678 or 56161.
📬 Response will tell you whether your PAN and Aadhaar are linked or not.
4️⃣ 🛠 What If They’re Not Linked?
If your status shows Not Linked:
✅ Link them online on the e‑Filing portal (enter PAN & Aadhaar, verify via OTP).
✅ Fix mismatched details — if names/date of birth don’t match, correct them on the uidai (Aadhaar) or NSDL/UTIITSL (PAN) portals before linking.
✅ Reactivate PAN (if already inoperative) — you can still link and pay the penalty (usually ₹1,000), then wait for reactivation.
5️⃣ 📆 Key Deadline You Must Know
· December 31, 2025 — Last date to link PAN with Aadhaar for most taxpayers.
· January 1, 2026 — PAN not linked by this date becomes inoperative.
💡 Some exemptions exist — e.g., NRIs, people aged 80+, and residents of certain states — but for most taxpayers, linking is mandatory.
🔚 Bottom Line
Checking your PAN‑Aadhaar link status only takes a few seconds online or via SMS. If they’re not linked yet — don’t wait. Do it now to keep your PAN active and compliant, and avoid financial and tax filing disruptions.
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