Aadhaar–PAN linking: December 31 deadline, penalty of Rs 1,000, and other things not to miss

PAN–Aadhaar Linking Deadline 2025: 3 Days Left to Avoid Inoperative PAN

The Income Tax Department has issued a final reminder to PAN card holders to complete the mandatory PAN–Aadhaar linking before December 31, 2025. Failure to comply will result in PAN cards becoming inoperative, disrupting crucial financial and tax-related activities.

📌 Table of Contents

• PAN–Aadhaar Linking Deadline
• Late Fee & Exemptions
• What Happens If PAN Is Not Linked?
• How to Link PAN with Aadhaar
• How to Check PAN–Aadhaar Link Status
• How to Correct Mismatched Details
• Aadhaar Verification for New PAN Applicants
• Final Reminder

📅 PAN–Aadhaar Linking Deadline

The final date to link PAN with Aadhaar is December 31, 2025. This requirement applies to individuals who were allotted PAN on or before July 1, 2017.

💰 Late Fee & Exemptions

Taxpayers who have not linked their PAN and Aadhaar must pay a late fee of ₹1,000 before completing the linking process.

Exemption: PAN holders who obtained their PAN after October 1, 2024 using an Aadhaar Enrolment ID can link PAN–Aadhaar without any penalty.

⚠️ Consequences of Not Linking PAN with Aadhaar

• PAN card will become inoperative
• Issues in filing Income Tax Returns (ITR)
• Problems in bank transactions and investments
• Higher TDS/TCS deductions

📝 How to Link PAN with Aadhaar

1. Visit the Income Tax e-Filing portal
2. Log in using your credentials
3. Go to Profile → Link Aadhaar
4. Enter PAN and Aadhaar details
5. Select e-Pay Tax and pay the late fee (if applicable)
6. Complete the linking process after payment

🔍 How to Check PAN–Aadhaar Link Status

1. Visit the Income Tax e-Filing portal
2. Click on Link Aadhaar Status
3. Enter your PAN and Aadhaar number
4. Submit to view the status on screen

✏️ How to Correct Mismatched Aadhaar & PAN Details

• Update Aadhaar details on the UIDAI portal
• Correct PAN details via Protean (NSDL) or UTIITSL
• Opt for biometric verification at authorised PAN centres

🆕 Aadhaar-Based Verification for New PAN Applicants

For new PAN applicants, Aadhaar-based verification is already mandatory during application, eliminating the need for separate PAN–Aadhaar linking later.

✅ Final Reminder

With only a few days left before the deadline, taxpayers are strongly advised to complete the PAN–Aadhaar linking process well in advance to avoid penalties and service disruptions.

Deadline: December 31, 2025