The deadline to link Aadhaar with PAN is December 31, 2025. Learn how to fix mismatched details to avoid your PAN becoming inoperative.
The final deadline to link your Aadhaar with PAN is fast approaching. Taxpayers must ensure that their Permanent Account Number (PAN) is linked to their Aadhaar by December 31, 2025. Failing to do so will render your PAN inoperative from January 1, 2026, which can disrupt multiple financial activities.
Who is Affected
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) introduced this mandate for taxpayers whose PAN was issued based on an Aadhaar Enrolment ID filed before October 1, 2024. These individuals need to update their Aadhaar information in the income-tax database before the year-end.
Consequences of Not Linking PAN and Aadhaar
An inoperative PAN can cause serious financial disruptions:
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Filing income tax returns will be blocked
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Tax refunds may be withheld
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KYC verifications for bank accounts, mutual funds, insurance, loans, and investments may fail
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TDS/TCS rates may increase due to non-valid PAN status
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Routine financial transactions such as salary credits or SIP auto-debits may fail
Common Issues in Linking
A frequent issue is mismatched details between PAN and Aadhaar, including differences in:
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Name spelling
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Date of birth
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Gender
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Missing middle name
Even small discrepancies can cause your linking request to fail.
How to Fix Mismatched Details
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Verify your Aadhaar and PAN details carefully
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Update Aadhaar details online via the UIDAI portal (name, address, date of birth)
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Update PAN details through service providers like Protean (NSDL) or UTIITSL if corrections are required
Step-by-Step Guide to Link PAN and Aadhaar
Online Method:
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Visit the Income Tax e-Filing portal
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Select “Link Aadhaar”
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Enter your PAN and Aadhaar numbers
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Verify details via OTP sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile
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Check the linking status (Linked, Pending, Not Linked)
Offline Method — SMS or Service Centres:
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SMS: Send
UIDPAN <12-digit Aadhaar> <10-digit PAN>to 567678 or 56161 -
Service Centres: Visit Protean (NSDL) or UTIITSL offices with original documents and self-attested copies. A nominal fee may apply
Penalty for Missing the Deadline
If you miss the December 31, 2025 deadline, your PAN will automatically become inoperative from January 1, 2026. To reactivate it, you must pay a Rs 1,000 penalty and complete the linking process via the Income Tax e-Filing portal. Linking is usually completed within a few days once the fine is paid.
Ensure your PAN and Aadhaar are linked on time to avoid disruptions in financial activities and penalties.
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