PAN card not working? You could be fined ₹10,000 if it’s inactive. Check if your PAN is linked with Aadhaar and learn the quick steps to reactivate it online before it’s too late.

PAN – The Financial Passport You Didn’t Know Could Expire

A PAN card in India is not a piece of plastic; this is your ticket to do from bank account opening to filing income tax returns in the land of Umr and Umr (a reference to mandatory renewal). Millions are simply not aware that the key document can be inadvertently turned off. A Uptade — And just in case, if you continue to use the offline PAN thereafter then the Income Tax Department can slap it to your face by levying a penalty of ₹10,000 under Section 272B of the Act. Shocking, right?

Why PAN Cards Are Getting Deactivated

Aadhaar and PAN non-linking is one of the major cause of this immediate deactivation spree. This was one that government made mandatory, and time limit has crossed already. Maybe you didnt, and your pan is de-activated anyways. A possible other reason can be that you have more than one PAN card which is strictly illegal. Even the slightest mistake when filling PAN application, bad naming or wrong dates can cause difficulty. Otherwise, rarely not using your PAN for a couple of years is enough to lose it.

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How to Instantly Check if Your PAN is Still Active

PAN is not dead, is it worried? You can check its status within minutes from anywhere you are (both on phone, and laptop ) and it’s all very simple. Log Into the official e-filing Income Tax www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/. Go to Quick Links and click on ‘ Verify PAN Status’. When you type in your name, date of birth, and mobile number, an OTP will be sent to you. Enter it, and poof! Your PAN status is shown on the screen.

What to Do If You See the Dreaded “Inactive” Status

Your PAN is in an Inactive state, Don’t Panic. Start with verifying, if your PAN is registered to aadhaar. Otherwise, you do that on the website as well. PAN, Aadhar and your name as mentioned on Aadharcard in terms of PAN then verify with OTP. It should activate then after being linked the activation sometimes takes time. If has already bound but is still showing as inactive that time you can call the income tax department or go for a professional tax consultant.

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Don’t Wait – One Click Can Save You ₹10,000

Ignoring your PAN’s status might seem like a small thing — until a hefty fine lands on your head. In just a few minutes, you can verify and fix your PAN issues online. It’s free, it’s fast, and it might just save you a world of financial trouble.

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