Aadhaar-PAN Linking Deadline: Step-by-Step Guide To Link Before Dec 31, 2025- Check Penalty

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

59% : Once done, your PAN will be successfully linked to your Aadhaar, ensuring uninterrupted access to tax and financial services.
57% : This could affect key services such as filing income tax returns, receiving refunds, and carrying out banking transactions.
54% : Follow these simple steps to link your PAN with Aadhaar online: - Visit the Income Tax e-Filing portal - If you haven't paid the penalty yet, a ₹1,000 fee may apply. - Select "Link Aadhaar" under the Quick Links section. - Enter your details - Provide your Aadhaar number, PAN, and name as per Aadhaar, then click Validate. - Verify with OTP and payment - Enter the OTP sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile number and complete the ₹1,000 payment, if applicable. - Wait for payment verification - After a few days, revisit the e-Filing portal. - Go back to "Link Aadhaar" - Enter your details again.
44% : With the December 31, 2025 deadline approaching, taxpayers are being urged to complete the process to avoid a Rs 1,000 penalty and prevent disruptions to important financial and tax-related services.
34% : If your PAN becomes inoperative due to non-linking with Aadhaar, it can lead to several inconveniences and disruptions, including: - Difficulty in filing your Income Tax Return (ITR), as the tax department may reject your return - Higher TDS/TCS deductions, with no credit reflecting in Form 26AS and unavailability of TDS/TCS certificates - Restrictions on banking activities such as opening a bank account, getting debit or credit cards, depositing cash above ₹50,000, or making transactions over ₹10,000 - KYC-related issues that may interrupt access to various financial services - Suspension of services by mutual fund houses and stockbrokers Linking PAN with Aadhaar on time helps you avoid these issues and ensures smooth access to financial and tax services.

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