PAN-Aadhaar Linking: If you haven’t yet linked your PAN card with Aadhaar, you should do so as soon as possible. The Income Tax Department has clarified that those who fail to link their PAN and Aadhaar by December 31, 2025, will have their PAN cards deactivated from January 1, 2026. Like the Aadhaar card, the PAN card is also an essential document. Without a PAN card, you cannot perform any financial transactions. Aadhaar cards are required for many government-related functions, including colleges, banks, and schools. Therefore, people are advised that if they fail to link their PAN card with Aadhaar, their PAN card may be deactivated soon. Today, we will learn how to link your PAN card with Aadhaar.
The Necessity of a PAN Card
The PAN card is an essential document for everyone today. It is used not only for filing taxes, but also for opening bank accounts, making investments, and purchasing property. If it becomes deactivated, many of your tasks will remain incomplete.
How to link PAN and Aadhaar
Must visit the Income Tax website https://www.incometax.gov.in
Click the Aadhaar link on the homepage.
Enter your 10-digit PAN number and 12-digit Aadhaar number.
Pay the Rs 1,000 fee as per the on-screen instructions.
After submitting your request, it will be processed.
How to check link status?
– Click on Link Aadhaar Status on the same website.
– Enter your PAN and Aadhaar numbers.
– The status will appear on the screen.
How to check via SMS.
– Type: UIDPAN <Aadhaar number> <PAN number>
– Send it to 567678 or 56161.
– You will receive the status in the reply.