Aadhaar-PAN linking deadline ends today. Check your link status online or via SMS to avoid PAN deactivation and tax-related issues.

The countdown to December 31 is no longer theoretical. It’s here and for PAN card holders who still haven’t linked Aadhaar, the window is about to shut. The government has made its position clear.

Checking PAN status is essential because, as per the Income Tax Department rules, if PAN and Aadhaar are not linked within the stipulated time, the PAN card becomes inoperative or inactive.

To check whether your PAN is already linked with Aadhaar or not, you can visit the Income Tax e-Filing Portal and select the 'Link Aadhaar Status' option. Post that, you will be required to provide ...