PAN-Aadhaar Link Deadline Today: Miss It, PAN Inoperative From 2026!

• December 31 is the last day to link your Permanent Account Number (PAN) with Aadhaar.
• Failure to link by the deadline will render your PAN inoperative from January 1, 2026.
• An inoperative PAN impacts crucial financial activities like opening bank accounts, filing ITRs, receiving refunds, and transactions over Rs 10,000.
• A penalty of Rs 1,000 is applicable for linking PAN and Aadhaar after the initial deadline.
• Inoperative PANs can be reactivated by paying the Rs 1,000 penalty, with restoration typically within 30 days.

Why It Matters: Link PAN-Aadhaar by Dec 31 to avoid inoperative PAN from 2026 and financial disruptions.