PAN-Aadhaar Link Deadline Nears: Check Status Now to Avoid Financial Penalties!

• December 31 is the deadline to link PAN with Aadhaar; failure leads to financial penalties and legal issues.
• Check linking status online via Income Tax Department portal (www.incometax.gov.in) under 'Link Aadhaar Status'.
• Alternatively, check via SMS by sending 'UIDPAN <Aadhaar> <PAN>' to 567678 or 56161.
• An inactive PAN can halt banking services, salary deposits, investment transactions, and income tax refunds.
• Higher TDS rates may apply if PAN is not linked and becomes inactive.

Why It Matters: Verify your PAN-Aadhaar linking status immediately to prevent severe financial and legal repercussions.