The PAN–Aadhaar linking deadline is ending tomorrow, 31 December 2025. The Income Tax Department has warned that PAN cards not linked with Aadhaar by the deadline will become inoperative, affecting important financial and tax-related transactions.
Taxpayers who miss the deadline can still complete the linking process later—but only after paying a late fee of ₹1,000.
Why PAN–Aadhaar Linking Is Important
According to the Income Tax Department, failure to link PAN with Aadhaar will result in:
- PAN becoming inoperative
- Inability to file income tax returns
- Issues with bank accounts, mutual funds, and investments
- Difficulty in high-value financial transactions
Linking Aadhaar with PAN ensures accurate identity verification and helps prevent misuse or duplication of PAN cards.
PAN–Aadhaar Linking Deadline & Late Fee
📅 Last Date
- 31 December 2025
💰 Late Fee
- ₹1,000 (mandatory if linking after the deadline)
Taxpayers attempting to link Aadhaar and PAN after December 31 must first pay the penalty before proceeding with the linking process.
How to Link PAN with Aadhaar (Step-by-Step Guide)
Follow these steps to complete the PAN–Aadhaar linking online:
Visit the official Income Tax e-Filing portal
🔗 https://www.incometax.gov.in
- Visit the official Income Tax e-Filing Portal
- Log in using your PAN credentials
- Go to the Profile section
- Click on “Link Aadhaar”
- Enter your PAN and Aadhaar details
- Proceed to “Pay through e-Pay Tax”
- Select the Assessment Year
- Choose payment type as “Other Receipts”
- Pay the ₹1,000 fee (if applicable)
- After successful payment, Aadhaar will be linked with PAN
How to Check PAN–Aadhaar Linking Status
To verify whether your Aadhaar and PAN are already linked:
- Visit the Income Tax e-Filing portal
- Click on “Link Aadhaar Status”
- Enter your PAN and Aadhaar number
- Submit to view the current status
What If There Are Errors in Aadhaar or PAN Details?
If there is a mismatch in name, date of birth, or other details:
- Visit the UIDAI portal to update Aadhaar details
- Visit the UTIITSL portal for PAN corrections
Ensure details match exactly in both documents before attempting linking again.
Aadhaar Linked with Another PAN? Here’s What to Do
If your Aadhaar is already linked with another PAN:
- Contact the Jurisdictional Assessing Officer
- Submit a formal delinking request
- Provide supporting identity documents
This process is mandatory to prevent duplication or misuse.
Important Update for New PAN Applicants
For new PAN card applicants, Aadhaar-based verification is now mandatory at the time of application. This eliminates the need for separate PAN–Aadhaar linking later.
Final Reminder for Taxpayers
✔ Link PAN and Aadhaar before 31 December 2025
✔ Avoid last-minute server issues
✔ Keep Aadhaar & PAN details identical
✔ Save confirmation for future reference
✔ Ignore fake messages and unofficial links
Conclusion
With the PAN–Aadhaar linking deadline ending tomorrow, taxpayers should act immediately to avoid penalties and disruption of financial services. Completing the process today can save time, money, and future complications.
