Act Now! Link PAN-Aadhaar by Dec 31 or Face Deactivation & Financial Freeze

• The deadline to link PAN with Aadhaar is December 31; failure to do so will deactivate your PAN card.
• Deactivated PAN leads to severe financial disruptions: blocked bank transactions, higher TDS, inability to invest/withdraw from stocks/MFS, and loan application hurdles.
• A mandatory penalty of ₹1000 must be paid for linking; this fee can be paid via the Income Tax Department's website.
• The linking process is simple: visit the Income Tax website, select 'Link Aadhaar', enter PAN and Aadhaar numbers, and verify information.
• Ensure your name and date of birth match exactly on both PAN and Aadhaar to avoid linking issues; corrections may be needed first.

Why It Matters: Link your PAN with Aadhaar immediately to avoid financial disruptions and deactivation by December 31.