7 Biggest problems Caused by inactive PAN card: All you need to know

By Srikanto Mandal 27 March, 2023

The Indian government has set a deadline of March 31, 2023, for linking Aadhaar and PAN cards.

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Till date, no official announcement has been made regarding the extension of the last date for PAN-Aadhaar linking, which is 31st March 2023.

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Here are the 7 biggest problems that you may face if your PAN and Aadhaar cards are not linked together.

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Difficulty in filing income tax returns:

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Delay in receiving tax refunds:

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Inability to open a bank account:

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Difficulty in conducting financial transactions:

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Difficulty in getting loans:

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Penalties and fines:

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Difficulty in availing of government schemes:

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7 Biggest problems Caused by inactive PAN card: All you need to know

The Indian government has set a deadline of March 31, 2023, for linking Aadhaar and PAN cards.

Till date, no official announcement has been made regarding the extension of the last date for PAN-Aadhaar linking, which is 31st March 2023.

Here are the 7 biggest problems that you may face if your PAN and Aadhaar cards are not linked together.

Difficulty in filing income tax returns:

PAN card is necessary for filing income tax returns. In case of inactivity, you may face difficulty in filing their tax returns.

Delay in receiving tax refunds:

In case of inactivity, you may face delays in receiving your tax refunds.

Inability to open a bank account:

PAN card is required for opening a bank account in India. If the card is inactive, the person may not be able to open a bank account.

Difficulty in conducting financial transactions:

PAN card is also required for conducting financial transactions such as making investments, buying or selling property, etc.

Difficulty in getting loans:

Inactive PAN card may lead to difficulty in getting loans from banks and financial institutions.

Penalties and fines:

If a person fails to activate their PAN card, they may be liable to pay penalties and fines as per the Income Tax Act, 1961.

Difficulty in availing of government schemes:

Inactive PAN card can make it difficult to avail government schemes and subsidies.