What is Advance Tax?

What is Advance Tax?

Advance tax is income tax paid in advance instead of lump sum payment at year end. The purpose is to collect tax as income is generated, and hence is popularly known as ‘pay as you earn’ tax. The I-T Dept. provides the due dates before which you need to make payment of advance tax in instalments.


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    • Is there a penalty for not paying advance tax?

      Yes, interest will be levied under 234B and 234C of the Income tax Act, 1961 in case of non- payment of advance tax.

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      If you fail to pay the advance tax by 15th March of the previous year, you will be liable to pay interest as per section 234C.

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