New Delhi, Dec. 30 -- The deadline to link your Aadhaar card with your Permanent Account Number (PAN) is 31 December 2025. You have just one day left to complete this crucial compliance requirement. The income tax department has repeatedly reminded PAN holders that failing to complete Aadhar-PAN linking within the stipulated timeline could lead to consequences.

Before linking PAN with Aadhaar, taxpayers are required to pay a penalty of Rs.1,000 on the income tax e-filing portal, where applicable. This fee must be paid online before the linking request can be submitted.

However, PAN holders who obtained their cards on or after 1 October 2024 using their Aadhaar enrolment ID are exempt from paying the Rs.1,000 fee. Such individuals are al...