The
Income Tax Department of India has once again reminded taxpayers that linking
PAN (Permanent Account Number) with
Aadhaar is
mandatory. The deadline for completing this process is
December 31, 2025. Failing to link your PAN with Aadhaar on time can lead to serious disruptions in financial and tax-related services.
Why Linking PAN with Aadhaar Is Important
The government introduced this requirement to:
Prevent tax evasion and reduce duplicate PANs.
Simplify filing of income tax returns.
Ensure smooth financial transactions, as PAN is required for many banking, investment, and property-related processes.
Services That May Be Affected If You Don’t Link PAN with Aadhaar
If your PAN is not linked with Aadhaar before the deadline, you may data-face:
Inoperative PAN: Your PAN may become invalid, which could prevent you from filing income tax returns.
Banking services Disruption: Certain banking services that require PAN, like fixed deposits, loan applications, or mutual fund investments, may be blocked.
Tax Deduction at Source (TDS) Issues: Banks and employers may deduct tax at higher rates if PAN is not valid.
Problems With Financial Transactions: Buying or selling property, investing in shares, or opening new bank accounts may become complicated.
How to Link PAN with Aadhaar
The process is simple and can be done online:
Visit the Income Tax e-Filing Portal: Go to https://www.incometax.gov.in.
Select the ‘Link Aadhaar’ Option: On the homepage, find the option to link PAN with Aadhaar.
Enter Details: Fill in your
PAN, Aadhaar number, and name as per Aadhaar.
Submit OTP Verification: An OTP will be sent to the mobile number registered with Aadhaar. Enter it to complete the linking process.
Confirmation: Once successful, you will receive a confirmation message.
Offline Linking Option
If you prefer, you can also link PAN with Aadhaar
offline by visiting a PAN service center or TIN-FC center and submitting a
request form with your Aadhaar and PAN details.
Conclusion
Linking your PAN with Aadhaar is
crucial to avoid disruptions in tax filing, banking, and financial transactions. Completing this process before
December 31, 2025, ensures that your PAN remains active, your TDS is correctly calculated, and you can continue using all financial services without any issues.
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