People who acquired their PAN card using an Aadhaar enrollment ID need to update their original Aadhaar number by december 31, 2025, according to a directive from the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). The system of the Income Tax Department, an authorized officer, or the CBDT itself must receive this update.
 
A Crucial Update for PAN Card Users
 
There is a significant change for you if you used your Aadhaar Enrollment ID to obtain your PAN card.  People who utilized their Aadhaar Enrollment IDs are being reminded by the CBDT to obtain their PAN cards by october 1, 2024.
 
What Exactly Did the CBDT Say?

Those who received a PAN card using an Aadhaar Enrollment ID need to change their actual Aadhaar number by december 31, 2025, as stated explicitly by CBDT.

The following person must receive this information:

 The Income Tax Department's System

 An Authorized Official

 Or go straight to the CBDT.

The PAN card and the associated Income Tax Return (ITR) may be deemed invalid if they are not updated in a timely manner.

Are There Going to Be Penalties?

 The good news is that upgrading the Aadhaar number won't result in any penalties.
 Recall that the general public had till june 30, 2023, to link their PAN with their Aadhaar; after that, there would be a ₹1,000 cost.
 Those who used an Aadhaar Enrollment ID to obtain their PAN card, however, are able to alter their Aadhaar number at no cost.

 What Takes Place If You Miss an Update?

 If, before the deadline, you don't update your Aadhaar number:

You can lose the ability to use your PAN card.

Your income tax return (ITR) cannot be able to be filed.

There may be interruptions to banking and financial transactions.

Problems could arise with investments, real estate purchases, and sales.

How to Update Your Aadhaar Number?

Follow these simple steps:

Visit the official Income Tax Department website.

Enter your PAN and Aadhaar numbers.

Complete the OTP verification process.

Your Aadhaar number will be successfully linked.

If you have also received your PAN card using the Aadhaar Enrolment ID, make sure to update your original Aadhaar number before december 31, 2025.


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08/04/2025 08:46 AM