How to e-Pay Income Tax Online?

 

How to e-Pay Income Tax Online?

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to make tax payment on the Income Tax Portal without logging in:

Step 1: Navigating to 'e-Pay Tax' Section

  1. Visit the Income Tax Portal
  2. On the homepage, locate the 'Quick Links' section on the left side. 
  3. Click on the 'e-Pay Tax' option or use the search bar to find 'e-Pay Tax'.
e-pay tax

Step 2: Enter PAN/TAN and Mobile Number

  1. Enter your PAN and re-enter to confirm it. 
  2. Provide your mobile number and click 'Continue'.
     
PAN for e-pay tax
  •   Enter the 6-digit OTP received on your mobile number and click 'Continue'.
     
OTP verification for e-pay tax

Step 3: Select the correct Assessment Year and Payment Type

  1. Select the first box labelled as ‘Income Tax’ and click ‘Proceed’ 
     
Income tax
  1. From the ‘Assessment Year’ dropdown, select ‘2024-25’
  2. Under the ‘Type of Payment’, select ‘Self-Assessment Tax (300)’ and click on 'Continue'.

Step 4: Enter Tax Payment Details

  •  Enter the payment amounts accurately under the relevant categories.
  •  You can refer to the pre-filled challan on Cleartax for the necessary amounts.

Step 5: Select the Payment Method

  1. Select the payment method and bank to make the tax payment and press 'Continue'.
  2. Payment can be made using internet banking, debit card, credit card, RTGS/NEFT, UPI or you can choose to pay at the bank counter.

Step 6: Verify Payment Information

  1. After clicking 'Continue', you can preview the challan details.
  2. Double-check the payment information for accuracy.
  3. Click 'Pay Now' to make the payment or 'Edit' to modify the details.
     

Step 7: Submit the Payment

  1. Tick the checkbox to agree to the Terms and Conditions.
  2. Click 'Submit To Bank' to proceed with the payment.

Step 8: Receive Payment Confirmation

  1. You will receive a confirmation once your tax payment has been successfully submitted.
    Note: Remember to download the challan as you will need the BSR code and Challan number to complete the return filing process.

Step 9: Declaring Tax Paid Details

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