Be sure to complete these important tasks by December 31st; the government won't give you another chance.

If you've been putting off tasks like PAN-Aadhaar linking, ITR filing, and advanced tax, be vigilant now. All these deadlines directly impact your banking, investment, and tax profile.

As the month of December begins, the deadlines for many important tasks related to taxes, documents, and government schemes draw near. So, if you've been putting off tasks like PAN-Aadhaar linking, ITR filing, advanced tax, ITR returns, or corrections, now is the time to be vigilant. All these deadlines directly impact your banking, investment, and tax profile. Therefore, completing them on time is crucial. So, let's take a look at the important tasks you should complete by December 31st, or the government won't give you another chance.

Advance Tax Deposit Deadline

For those whose tax liability after TDS exceeds ₹10,000, it is mandatory to pay advance tax. December 15th is the deadline for depositing the third instalment. Delays in advance tax payments could result in both interest and penalties.

Last Chance to File Belated ITR

If you failed to file your ITR for the financial year 2024-25 on time, you have until December 31st to file a belated return. However, you will be subject to a late fee. The late fee for filing a belated ITR is ₹1,000 for those with incomes less than ₹5 lakh, and ₹5,000 for those with incomes above ₹5 lakh. If you fail to file your belated ITR by December 31st, you will no longer be eligible to file your return.

The last date for PAN-Aadhaar linking is also December 31st.

Those who have their Aadhaar card made on or before October 1st, 2024, are required to link their PAN with Aadhaar by December 31st, 2025. Failure to link their PAN with Aadhaar will result in deactivation. Bank services will also be affected, investment and demat transactions will also be halted, and ITR filing will also be disrupted. Linking PAN and Aadhaar can be easily done through both the Income Tax e-filing portal and SMS.

Ration Card e-KYC Required by December

In many states, including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Rajasthan, the last date for ration card e-KYC has also been set for December. Failure to complete e-KYC by December could result in the loss of government rations from January 2026.

Last Date for PM Awas Yojana

The application date for the PM Awas Yojana, which provides assistance of up to ₹2.5 lakh for house construction, has also been extended to December 31st. In such a situation, interested candidates can apply online with Aadhar, income certificate and residence certificate.