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PAN Card Rules: If you don't get this done on your PAN card, it will become inactive. This will prevent important activities like banking, investments, income tax, and large transactions.

People living in the country have many important documents that are used for everyday tasks. One of these is the PAN card. It is considered essential for many purposes, from identification to transactions and investments, and even filing ITRs.

If someone doesn't link their PAN card to Aadhaar, it can cause significant problems. According to government rules, without linking, you won't be able to perform many tasks with your PAN card. The deadline for this is December 31, 2025.

If your PAN card isn't linked to Aadhaar by then, it will first become inactive. This means you won't be able to use it for any other purpose. Income tax-related work, opening bank accounts, making large transactions, or making investments will all be halted.

Without a PAN card, banking-related tasks are most affected. Many major transactions cannot be completed without a PAN, whether it's opening a new bank account, updating an old one, or investing in a fixed deposit. If the PAN appears inactive, the bank won't process your work.

The PAN card also plays a crucial role in investments. Mutual funds, the stock market, or any other security investment cannot be made without a PAN. If your PAN is not linked to Aadhaar, you won't be able to invest. Your investment accounts won't be able to operate.

Filing your ITR without it also presents difficulties. You can't file your ITR with an inactive PAN. Refunds are delayed, and returns are sometimes rejected. This forces many people to repeat the entire process.

The process of linking PAN and Aadhaar is simple. It can be done online and takes a few minutes. Simply visit the Income Tax e-filing portal and enter your PAN, Aadhaar, and the required information. And pay a late fee of Rs 1000. After the linking is done, the PAN becomes active again.