Aadhaar Pan Card Link Status: Your PAN Will Turn Inoperative From January 1, 2026 if Not Linked by December 31; Check Exemptions, Process and Penalties Here
Check your Aadhaar PAN Card Link Status before December 31, 2025, as unlinked PAN cards will become inoperative from January 1, 2026. The Income Tax Department has outlined exemptions, penalties and the online linking process. Missing the deadline may lead to higher TDS, blocked refunds and banking restrictions.
Mumbai, December 30: The Income Tax Department has issued a final reminder for taxpayers to update their Aadhaar PAN Card Link Status by December 31, 2025. As per the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), PAN cards that are not linked with Aadhaar will become inoperative from January 1, 2026, restricting access to key financial and tax services.
Who Must Update Aadhaar PAN Card Link Status by December 31, 2025?
This deadline applies mainly to individuals who were allotted a PAN using an Aadhaar Enrolment ID (AEID) before October 1, 2024, under CBDT Notification No. 26/2025. For this category, PAN–Aadhaar linking is free of cost until December 31, 2025. What Is Quishing? Know All About Growing QR Code-Based Cybersecurity Threat, How It Works and How To Stay Safe.
Other taxpayers who missed the earlier June 30, 2023 deadline can still update their Aadhaar PAN Card Link Status by paying a INR 1,000 late fee to reactivate their PAN.
What Happens If Aadhaar PAN Card Link Status Is Inactive?
If PAN is not linked with Aadhaar by January 1, 2026, it will become inoperative, leading to:
- Inability to file Income Tax Returns (ITR)
- Delay or cancellation of tax refunds
- Higher TDS and TCS deductions
- Restrictions on banking and financial transactions
- KYC failures across institutions
Who Is Exempt From Aadhaar PAN Card Linking?
The following individuals are exempt from checking or updating Aadhaar PAN Card Link Status:
- Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) without Aadhaar
- Super senior citizens aged 80 years and above
- Residents of Assam, Meghalaya, and Jammu & Kashmir
- Individuals who are not Indian citizens
How to Check and Update Aadhaar PAN Card Link Status Online
Taxpayers can easily check or link their Aadhaar PAN Card status through the official Income Tax portal:
- Visit incometax.gov.in
- Click on “Link Aadhaar” under Quick Links
- Enter PAN and Aadhaar details
- Pay INR 1,000 penalty (if applicable) via e-Pay Tax
- Verify details and complete OTP authentication Aviva Baig: Meet Raihan Vadra’s Fiancée and Check Out Her Creative Instagram Profile,
Ensure that your name, date of birth and gender match exactly on both PAN and Aadhaar to avoid rejection. Taxpayers are strongly advised to verify their Aadhaar PAN Card Link Status well before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues and financial disruptions.
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