Last Chance: Link PAN-Aadhaar by Dec 31, 2025 to Avoid Inoperative PAN

• PAN-Aadhaar linking deadline is December 31, 2025, mandated by CBDT for a single, verified identification system.
• Those with PAN as of July 1, 2017, or specific Aadhaar-enrolment ID PANs before Oct 1, 2025, must link.
• Unlinked PANs become inoperative from January 1, 2026, disrupting financial transactions, tax filings, and KYC activities.
• Linking is done via the Income Tax e-Filing portal; reactivating an inoperative PAN costs ₹1,000 and can take up to 30 days.

Why It Matters: Your finances are at risk if PAN-Aadhaar isn't linked by Dec 31, 2025.