Missed PAN-Aadhaar Link Deadline? Here's What Changes From January 1, 2026

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

60% : The process can be completed through the Income Tax Department's online portal.
53% : This applies to taxpayers who are required to link PAN with Aadhaar under existing income tax provisions.
45% : Image: Republic Individuals who failed to link their Permanent Account Number (PAN) with Aadhaar by the December 31, 2025 deadline will face operational restrictions from January 1, 2026, as per Income Tax Department rules.
43% : An inoperative PAN is not considered valid for tax or financial use until the linkage is completed.
41% : Once a PAN becomes inoperative, individuals may face difficulties in carrying out routine financial and tax-related activities.
40% : These include: Entities that require PAN for compliance purposes may reject transactions if the PAN is inactive. Also read: Day After AGR Setback, Vodafone Idea Shares Rise Over 5% In cases where PAN is not operative, tax deducted or collected at source (TDS/TCS) may be charged at higher rates, as applicable under income tax rules for transactions without a valid PAN.

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