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The deadline for linking Aadhaar with PAN cards is approaching. Many people are rushing to link their two important identification cards. The government has stated that anyone who does not link their Aadhaar and PAN cards by December 31 2025 will incur a penalty fee of Rs 1000 and could have trouble when filing their income tax return or carrying out any financial transactions in the future. To prevent any inconveniences due to delays or penalties the government has requested that individuals link their Aadhaar and PAN cards at the earliest opportunity possible. According to the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) those individuals who possess an Aadhaar card obtained on or before October 1 2025 will have to link it to their respective PAN cards before December 31 2025. If an individual fails to link their Aadhaar and PAN cards then all services will be suspended through the Income Tax Department on that PAN. Additionally anyone who does not link their PAN and Aadhaar will have their PAN card rendered inoperative. Check the step-by-step guide to link your Aadhaar and PAN Open the Website. Start by going to the official Income Tax Department’s website (www.incometax.gov.in). Select ‘Link Aadhaar’. On the homepage look for the ‘Quick Links’ option at the bottom right side and select the ‘Link Aadhaar’ link. Enter Your Information Aadhaar no. PAN no. Aadhaar Name Check the box “I consent to validate my Aadhaar Information” before clicking on the “Validate” button. Penalty Payment (if Applicable). If linking is done post the deadline then a penalty fee of Rs 1000 is necessary. You will receive directions on how to process payment. Making the Penalty Payment (If Required): When you’re making a penalty payment please complete the following steps:- Sign into e-Pay Tax choose “AY 2025/26” as well as “Other Receipts (500) – “Fee for Delay in Linking PAN with Aadhaar” and continue to make your payment. Complete the Payment. Once your payment has gone through you will receive a Challan which will serve as confirmation. Linking Request Submission: Once you have submitted your Linking Request revisit the Link Aadhaar page and complete the following: Enter your PAN Aadhaar and mobile number again in order to receive an SMS containing an OTP sent to the Aadhaar-linked mobile number. Once you have received the OTP enter it in order to finalise the linkage of these two accounts.