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, PANā€“Aadhaar linking is free of cost until December 31, 2025.Ā 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 aĀ 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:

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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