Link Your PAN with Aadhaar Before December 31st or Risk Deactivation

G GOWTHAM
If you haven’t linked your PAN (Permanent Account Number) with your Aadhaar, now is the time to act. Failing to do so by December 31, 2025, will result in your PAN becoming invalid, causing problems in banking, investments, and tax-related activities.

Why Linking PAN with Aadhaar Is Important

Legal Requirement

The Income Tax Department mandates that all PANs must be linked with Aadhaar to remain valid.

After the deadline, an unlinked PAN will be considered inactive for tax purposes.

Impact on Financial Activities

Bank transactions may be blocked.

Credit card applications, loan processing, and investments may data-face delays.

Filing income tax returns will be impossible without a valid PAN.

Avoid Penalties

While linking itself has no penalty, using an invalid PAN can attract fines under the Income Tax Act.

How to Link PAN with Aadhaar

Method 1: Online via Income Tax Portal

Visit https://www.incometax.gov.in.

Click on “Link Aadhaar” under the PAN section.

Enter your PAN, Aadhaar number, and name as per Aadhaar.

Submit and verify via OTP sent to your registered mobile number.

Method 2: SMS Linking

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

  • Example: UIDPAN 123456789012 ABCDE1234F
Method 3: Offline Linking

  • Visit your nearest PAN service center or TIN Facilitation Center.
  • Fill out the Aadhaar linking form and submit a self-attested copy of Aadhaar.
Key Takeaway

Linking PAN with Aadhaar is mandatory and time-sensitive. Complete this process before december 31, 2025, to ensure smooth banking, taxation, and financial transactions.

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