Aadhaar-PAN Link Deadline: Dec 31, 2025! Avoid Rs 1,000 Penalty & Inoperative PAN

• December 31, 2025, is the final deadline to link Aadhaar with PAN; unlinked PANs will become inoperative.
• A penalty of Rs. 1,000 applies for late linking, except for PANs obtained after October 1, 2024, using an Aadhaar enrolment ID.
• An inoperative PAN leads to no income tax refunds, higher TDS/TCS, and disruption of all financial transactions.
• The linking process is online via the Income Tax e-filing website, requiring PAN, Aadhaar, and OTP verification.
• This deadline is crucial to curb tax evasion and duplicate identities; delaying linking poses significant financial risks.

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