PAN-Aadhaar Link Deadline Nears: Deactivation from Jan 1, 2026 if Unlinked!

• Link PAN with Aadhaar by December 31, 2025, to avoid deactivation.
• Unlinked PANs will become inactive from January 1, 2026, causing major financial hurdles.
• Deactivated PAN prevents filing income tax, opening bank accounts, getting loans, or trading in stocks/mutual funds.
• Link easily online via incometax.gov.in or SMS; requires PAN, Aadhaar, and OTP verification.
• Reactivating an inactive PAN costs Rs 1,000 penalty and takes 7-30 days.

Why It Matters: Link your PAN with Aadhaar by December 31, 2025, to prevent deactivation and financial disruption.