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TAX COMPLIANCE GUIDE

Self-Assessment Tax Payment

Clear, step-by-step instructions for paying Income Tax online via the official Income Tax e-Filing Portal.

Verified & Reviewed By

CA Neeraj Jaiswal & CA Hardik Chotalia (Partners, NHJC & Company)

Last Reviewed: 26 July 2026Official Income Tax Source

Income Tax e-Pay Tax Portal

Open the official government portal to complete your payment.

Open Income Tax Portal

Payment Process Steps

5-step visual guide matching the Income Tax Portal

01

Select Applicable Tax Act

Income Tax e-Filing Portal step 1: Select Applicable Tax Act options
On the Income Tax e-Pay Tax screen, select the radio button for 'Income Tax Act, 1961' under the tax section choices and click Proceed.
SELECT:Income Tax Act, 1961
02

Enter PAN / TAN & Mobile for OTP

Income Tax e-Filing Portal step 2: Enter PAN or TAN and Mobile Number for OTP Verification
Type your 10-digit Permanent Account Number (PAN) or Tax Deduction Account Number (TAN), confirm it in the secondary box, enter a valid Indian mobile number, and click Continue to receive a 6-digit OTP.
ENTER YOUR:PAN / TAN & Mobile Number
03

Select Major Head — Income Tax

Income Tax e-Filing Portal step 3: Select Major Head Income Tax (0021 / 0020)
Under the e-Pay Tax category grid, locate the first box titled 'Income Tax (IT)' and click the Proceed button underneath it.
SELECT:Income Tax
04

Select Assessment Year 2026-27 & Minor Head

Income Tax e-Filing Portal step 4: Select Assessment Year 2026-27 and Type of Tax Payment (Minor Head)
From the Assessment Year dropdown list, select '2026-27'. Next, choose the appropriate Type of Payment (Minor Head) such as Self-Assessment Tax (300) or Advance Tax (100) and click Continue.
SELECT:Assessment Year & Minor Head
05

Enter Tax Breakdown & Choose Payment Mode

Part A: Enter Tax Amount Breakdown
Income Tax e-Filing Portal step 5 Part A: Enter Tax Amount Breakdown
In Part A, enter the exact tax amount under basic Tax, Surcharge, Cess, Interest, and Penalty fields as calculated.
Part B: Select Net Banking / Debit Card / Payment Gateway
Income Tax e-Filing Portal step 5 Part B: Select Net Banking, Debit Card, or Payment Gateway
In Part B, select your payment mode: Net Banking, Debit Card, RTGS/NEFT, or Payment Gateway (UPI/Credit Card), review the summary and complete the transaction.
ENTER & PAY:Tax Breakdown & Preferred Bank/Payment Gateway

Next Steps After Payment

Download Challan & forward to NHJC team for ITR updating

1. Save Payment Receipt PDF

Download the official Tax Payment Receipt (Challan) with BSR Code & CRN.

2. Forward Receipt to NHJC Team

Send your receipt PDF to your CA via WhatsApp or Email for ITR recording.

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Professional Legal Disclaimer

This guide is prepared by NHJC & Company for general informational and educational guidance purposes only and does not constitute formal legal, accounting, or professional tax advice. Government income tax rules, portal URLs, Assessment Year options, and e-Filing user interfaces are subject to official government notifications. Always verify tax amounts with a qualified Chartered Accountant before completing your transaction.

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