4 Important Deadlines in December 2025: From ITR Filing to Aadhaar-PAN Linking

Balasahana Suresh
As December 2025, the last month of the year, begins, the deadlines for several important financial and government-related tasks are fast approaching. Missing these deadlines can lead to penalties or complications, so it’s essential to plan ahead and complete these tasks on time.

Here are four important deadlines to remember before december 31, 2025:

1. Income Tax Return (ITR) Filing for FY 2024-25

  • Deadline: december 31, 2025 (for certain categories of taxpayers)
  • Taxpayers must file their Income Tax Returns for the financial year 2024-25 to avoid late fees and penalties.
  • Individuals, businesses, and professionals who missed earlier deadlines should complete filing before this date to stay compliant.
  • Tip: Keep all documents ready, including Form 16, bank statements, and investment proofs, to make filing smoother.
2. Aadhaar-PAN Linking

  • Deadline: december 31, 2025
  • Linking your Aadhaar number with your PAN card is mandatory for all taxpayers in India.
  • Non-compliance may lead to the PAN becoming invalid, which can affect financial transactions, tax filings, and other official purposes.
  • How to link: Visit the official Income Tax e-filing website or send an SMS in the prescribed format to the uidai number.
3. GST Annual Return Filing (GSTR-9)

  • Deadline: december 31, 2025 (for businesses under GST)
  • Registered businesses need to file GSTR-9, the annual return under the Goods and services Tax (GST) regime.
  • Filing the return ensures compliance and helps in reconciling input tax credits.
  • Tip: review your monthly and quarterly GST returns before filing the annual return to avoid errors and notices from the tax authorities.
4. PF (Provident Fund) Annual Statement Submission

  • Deadline: december 31, 2025
  • Employers are required to submit the PF annual statements for employees to the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO).
  • Timely submission ensures that employee contributions are updated, and interest calculations for the year are accurate.
  • Employees should verify their PF accounts for correct contribution and interest credit.
Conclusion

December is a crucial month for completing important financial and legal tasks. Filing ITR, linking Aadhaar with PAN, submitting GST returns, and updating PF statements are not just formalities—they ensure compliance, avoid penalties, and prevent last-minute hassles.

To stay stress-free, it’s best to start early and complete these tasks before the month-end.

 

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