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🇮🇳 India Makes PAN-Aadhaar Linking Mandatory | Deadline: 31 Dec 2025 — From 1 January 2026, PAN cards not linked with Aadhaar will be treated as inoperative, affecting income tax returns, refunds and many high-value financial transactions. — The government has set 31 December 2025 as the last date to complete PAN–Aadhaar linking, and a ₹1,000 late fee applies for pending cases. — Key Points to Highlight: Last date to link PAN with Aadhaar: 31 December 2025, From 1 January 2026, unlinked PAN will become inoperative. — Impact: ITR filing blocked, refunds stopped, higher TDS/TCS, and issues in banking, investments, and property deals. ➡️ How to Link PAN with Aadhaar (Step-by-Step) — If your PAN is not yet linked, follow these steps to avoid your card becoming inoperative: - Step 1: Visit the official Income Tax e-Filing portal: incometax.gov.in - Step 2: On the homepage, look for the "Quick Links" section on the left side. - Step 3: Click on the "Link Aadhaar" option. - Step 4: Enter your PAN and Aadhaar Number. - Step 5: Enter your Name exactly as it appears on your Aadhaar card and your Mobile Number. - Step 6: You will receive an OTP on your mobile. Enter it to validate. - Step 7: Pay the mandatory ₹1,000 late fee (if applicable) through the portal to complete the process. ➡️ How to Check if your PAN is already Linked — If you are unsure about your status, follow these steps to verify: - Step 1: Go to the official website: incometax.gov.in - Step 2: Under the "Quick Links" section, click on "Link Aadhaar Status." - Step 3: Enter your PAN and Aadhaar Number in the boxes provided. - Step 4: Click on the button "View Link Aadhaar Status." - Step 5: The screen will show a message: - If linked: "Your PAN is already linked to Aadhaar." - If not linked: It will prompt you to link it.