The government has announced that the last date to link PAN and Aadhaar is December 31, 2025.
If someone does not link these two documents by this date, their PAN will become inoperative.
An inoperative PAN means the person will not be able to file income tax returns, and all tax-related activities will stop.
A PAN is a 10-digit alphanumeric number issued by the Income Tax Department.
It is used to track all financial and tax-related transactions of a person. If the PAN becomes inoperative, it can create major financial issues.
Why Linking PAN-Aadhaar Is Necessary
The CBDT has stated that anyone who received an Aadhaar card before October 1, 2025, must link their PAN and Aadhaar by December 31, 2025. If they fail to do so, the Income Tax Department will block all related services.
If your PAN becomes inoperative:
You cannot file income tax returns.
Pending returns will not be processed.
Refunds will not be issued.
Any return under correction will be stopped.
TDS/TCS will be deducted at a higher rate because your PAN will be treated as invalid.
This is why the government is repeatedly reminding citizens to link PAN and Aadhaar on time.
How to Link PAN with Aadhaar (Without Logging In)
This method is for those who do not want to log in to the Income Tax e-filing portal or do not have an account.
Visit the official website
Go to: www.incometax.gov.in
Click on “Link Aadhaar”
On the homepage, find the “Link Aadhaar” option under Quick Links and click on it.
Enter your details
Fill in the following:
PAN number
Aadhaar number
Name as per Aadhaar
Tick the checkbox agreeing to validate Aadhaar details and click Validate.
Pay the penalty (if applicable)
If you link PAN after the deadline, you must pay a penalty of ₹1,000.
To pay:
Go to e-Pay Tax → AY 2025-26 → Other Receipts (500) → Fee for delay in linking PAN with Aadhaar, and complete the payment.
You will get a payment receipt.
Submit the linking request
Return to the Link Aadhaar page and enter PAN, Aadhaar, and mobile number again.
An OTP will be sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
Enter the OTP to finish the linking process.
How to Check PAN-Aadhaar Linking Status
Visit www.incometax.gov.in
Click Link Aadhaar Status under Quick Links
Enter your PAN and Aadhaar number
Click View Link Aadhaar Status
You will see one of these results:
Linked – PAN and Aadhaar are already linked
Not Linked – You must complete the linking
Pending – Verification with UIDAI is in progress
Link It on Time to Avoid Problems
The government has increased the penalty, showing that linking PAN and Aadhaar is now extremely important.
Linking them before the deadline will prevent inconvenience and higher charges.
