Aadhaar PAN Link: Today is a crucial day for millions of PAN cardholders in the country. The central government had already made it clear that linking Aadhaar and PAN is mandatory by December 31, 2025. Those who do not complete this process by the stipulated deadline will have their PAN cards automatically declared inactive from January 1, 2026. The Income Tax Department has issued several alerts regarding this, yet a large number of people have still not completed the linking process. Today is their last chance.
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What does an inactive PAN card mean?
An inactive PAN card doesn’t just mean a useless piece of paper; the associated losses can be significant. Once your PAN becomes inoperative, you will not be able to file income tax returns. The KYC process linked to your bank account may be halted, and transactions related to mutual funds, the stock market, or other investments may also be affected. Even large financial transactions may face problems, as PAN is considered an essential identity document.
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How much penalty will be charged after the deadline?
If a person links their Aadhaar and PAN today, December 31, 2025, they will not have to pay any additional fee. However, to link after January 1, 2026, it will be mandatory to first pay a late fee of Rs. 1,000. The linking process will proceed only after the fee is paid. Although the amount is not very large, the inconvenience caused by a non-functional PAN card when needed can be far more serious.
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How to link Aadhaar and PAN online
For those whose Aadhaar and PAN have matching names, dates of birth, and other details, the linking process is completely online and simple. For this, you need to log in to the official e-filing portal of the Income Tax Department. After logging in, the “Link Aadhaar” option is visible in the profile section. Here, you can enter your PAN and Aadhaar numbers to proceed with the process. If the system indicates a payment is required, the fee can be paid under the “Other Receipts” section by going to the e-Pay Tax section and selecting the relevant assessment year. The linking process is completed after the payment.
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How to check Aadhaar-PAN link status
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Sometimes people forget whether they have linked their Aadhaar and PAN cards before. In such a situation, the status can be checked through the “Link Aadhaar Status” option on the income tax e-filing portal. Logging in is not required. Simply entering the PAN and Aadhaar numbers will display the status immediately on the screen.