How do I pay Self-Assessment Tax or Advance Tax to the government?

How do I pay Self-Assessment Tax or Advance Tax to the government?

Self Assessment Tax or Advance Tax is to be credited to the Government by using the challan prescribed in this behalf, i.e., ITNS​ 280. The Challan can be downloaded from here. You can then pay the tax via designated banks through physical mode, i.e. cash/cheque, or by electronic mode, i.e. debit card or internet banking. ​​In case you are not able to download challan after the e-payment, then challan details will be updated in your Form 26AS​ after few days.



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