The Income Tax Department has started a new ‘e-pay tax’ functionality on its official e-filing portal. This will allow taxpayers to pay direct tax payments digitally, without going to the bank or going to the bank.
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This facility is designed to simplify the tax payment process and is available to both registered and unregistered users.
How to use e-pay tax feature?
To use service:
- Go to the official income tax e-filing portal and click on ‘e-pay tax’ under the ‘Quick Link’ section on the homepage.
- Enter your permanent account number (PAN) twice, as well as with your Aadhaar mobile number.
- Certify through the OTP received on your mobile. Once verified, the portal will display a masked version of your pan and name for confirmation.
- Select the financial year and relevant category as well as the type- Advance Tax, Self-Evaluation Tax, etc.
- Enter the amount applicable under various heads like tax, surcharge, interest, penalty, or others.
- Choose a favorite payment method from many available options.
- Review the details recorded and click on ‘Pay Now’ to proceed. After a successful transaction, a confirmation is sent via SMS and email. A payment receipt (invoice) can also be downloaded.
When to use e-blessings?
‘E-pay tax’ service can be used in the following scenarios:
- Payment of advance tax
- Self-assessment tax payment after calculating total tax liability
- Regular assessment tax payment after a notice from the department
- Deposit for TDS/TCS Didors or collectors
- Penal, interest or late fee payment
The portal offers a series of digital payment mode:
- Net banking (supported by major banks)
- Debit Card (including Rupay, Visa and MasterCard)
- UPI (through BHIM and other UPI-Enabled Apps)
- NEFT/RTGS (through authorized bank branches)
- Payment Gateway (for payment through credit card or digital wallet)
first published: April 22, 2025 3:26 pm First
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