Aadhaar-PAN Linking Deadline Nears: Fix Mismatches Now or Face Inactive PAN!

• Aadhaar-PAN linking deadline is December 31, 2025; PAN becomes inoperative from January 1, 2026, if not linked.
• An inoperative PAN blocks IT returns, tax refunds, KYC, and increases TDS/TCS rates, disrupting financial activities.
• Mismatched details (name, DOB, gender) are common issues; update Aadhaar via UIDAI portal or PAN via Protean/UTIITSL.
• Link PAN and Aadhaar online via Income Tax e-Filing portal, via SMS (UIDPAN to 567678/56161), or at PAN Service Centres.
• Missing the deadline incurs a Rs 1,000 penalty to reactivate the PAN, in addition to it becoming inoperative.

Why It Matters: Link Aadhaar-PAN by Dec 31, 2025, to avoid financial disruption and penalties.