Link Your Aadhaar with PAN - Avoid Getting Your PAN Card Inactive
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has made it mandatory to link the Aadhaar card with the PAN card to promote greater transparency and accountability in the income tax filing process. This measure helps the government verify taxpayers’ identities, prevent duplicate PANs, and reduce tax evasion.
Linking both documents is crucial because if you fail to do so, your Income Tax Return (ITR) may be rejected, and your PAN card could become inactive. An inactive PAN means you won’t be able to file taxes, open bank accounts, or make financial transactions and investments that require a valid PAN.
As per the CBDT’s latest directive, all individuals who were issued a PAN on or before October 1, 2025, must link it with their Aadhaar by December 31, 2025. Missing this deadline could lead to serious financial and legal inconveniences.
For new PAN applicants after July 1, 2025, having an authenticated Aadhaar is compulsory. In such cases, the Aadhaar-PAN linking will happen automatically during the PAN application process, ensuring a smoother verification experience.
