March 31 Final Warning: PAN-Aadhaar Link Portal Slow? Here is the Offline SMS Fix and MSME Payment Rules

Final Midnight Deadline

March 31, 2026 | Financial Year-End Closure

1. Income Tax Portal Not Loading?

Due to millions of users rushing to link PAN and Aadhaar, the official portal is experiencing heavy lag.

The SMS Solution: You can link your PAN and Aadhaar offline by sending an SMS from your registered mobile number:

SMS UIDPAN <12-Digit Aadhaar> <10-Digit PAN> to 567678 or 56161

2. Section 43B(h): Last Call for Businesses

To claim tax deductions for the current year, all payments to registered MSMEs must be cleared by midnight today.

• The 45-Day Rule: Payments must be made within 45 days if there is a written agreement.
• Impact: If you fail to pay today, you will have to pay higher taxes as these expenses won't be deductible.

3. Banks are OPEN Today

Even though it is Mahavir Jayanti, all Agency Banks are physically open today to facilitate government tax payments. If your online banking is stuck, visit your branch immediately.

Don't let the 2026 deadline hit you with penalties.

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