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Log in to the Income Tax Portal
Visit the official Income Tax e-Filing Portal and sign in using your PAN and password.
Income Tax Assistance
Process for Payment of Tax Online
Follow these simple steps to pay Self-Assessment Tax securely through the official Income Tax e-Filing Portal.
Step-by-step guide
How to pay Self-Assessment Tax
Keep your PAN, Income Tax Portal password, tax amount and banking details ready before you begin.
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Important for AY 2026–27: Select Income Tax Act, 1961. The Income Tax Act, 2025 applies to payments relating to Tax Year 2026–27 onwards.
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Open the e-Pay Tax section
From the dashboard, go to e-File → e-Pay Tax.
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Create a new payment
Click New Payment, select Income Tax Act, 1961, and proceed with the Income Tax payment option.
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Select the correct tax details
- Assessment Year: 2026–27
- Type of Payment: Self-Assessment Tax (300)
- Tax Applicable: Income Tax other than companies, where applicable
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Enter the tax amount
Enter the amount in the appropriate Tax field. Add interest, fee or other amounts only where specifically advised.
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Choose a payment mode
Select the available payment mode, such as net banking, debit card, payment gateway, NEFT/RTGS or another option displayed on the portal. Verify all challan details before proceeding.
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Complete payment and save the receipt
Authorise the payment through your bank. After successful payment, download and save the challan receipt/e-receipt for your records.
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Send us the e-receipt
Please forward the paid challan receipt to our office so that the payment details can be verified and considered for further return filing or compliance processing.
Verify before payment
Three details that must be correct
An incorrect assessment year or payment type may require challan correction and can delay return processing.
Assessment Year
Choose AY 2026–27 for income earned during FY 2025–26.
Minor Head
Select Self-Assessment Tax (300), not Advance Tax or Demand Payment.
PAN and Name
Verify the PAN-linked taxpayer name before confirming the payment.
Check the e-receipt
Before sending the receipt, ensure that it clearly shows:
- PAN and taxpayer name
- Assessment Year 2026–27
- Self-Assessment Tax (300)
- Amount paid and date of payment
- Challan/CRN/CIN or transaction reference
Need assistance?
Our team can help you verify the tax amount, choose the correct payment category and review the challan receipt.
Send Tax Receipt