PAN-Aadhaar Linking: Last Chance Tonight! Avoid ₹1,000 Fine, Inoperative PAN

• The deadline to link PAN with Aadhaar is December 31st; PAN becomes inoperative from January 1, 2026, if not linked.
• An inoperative PAN prevents filing IT returns, opening bank accounts, and conducting large financial transactions.
• Linking is mandatory by CBDT to consolidate individual identity records and curb tax evasion.
• A late fee of ₹1,000 applies for linking after the deadline via incometax.gov.in, followed by OTP verification.
• Check your linking status by sending an SMS (UIDPAN <SPACE> PAN <SPACE> Aadhaar) to 567678 or 56161.

Why It Matters: Link PAN-Aadhaar by tonight's deadline to avoid ₹1,000 fine and an inoperative PAN.