Important: Mandatory PAN-Aadhaar Linking Deadline and Penalties

The Income Tax Department has issued a final reminder regarding the mandatory linking of PAN cards with Aadhaar numbers. Failure to link these documents will result in your PAN card becoming "Inoperative." Key Consequences of an Inoperative PAN: You will not be able to file Income Tax Returns (ITR). Pending refunds will not be issued. TDS will be deducted at a much higher rate. Difficulty in opening bank accounts or carrying out large financial transactions. What you need to do: Check your linking status on the official portal immediately. If not linked, a penalty of ₹1,000 is applicable for late linking. Need Help? Good Will Auditors provides express assistance for PAN-Aadhaar linking and correction services. Visit our office or login to your dashboard to upload your documents and let our experts handle the process for you.