Dec 31 Deadline: Finish PAN-Aadhaar, ITR, e-KYC to Avoid Penalties

• December 31st is the final deadline for several government-mandated tasks, including belated ITR filing and Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana applications.
• Ensure PAN-Aadhaar linking is completed to avoid an inactive PAN, which can disrupt banking and investment services.
• Ration card e-KYC must be finished by December in many states to prevent discontinuation of ration from January 2026.
• The third installment of advance tax is due by December 15th; failure to pay on time will incur interest and penalties.

Why It Matters: Failure to meet December 31st government deadlines will result in penalties and service loss.