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TDS COMPLIANCE GUIDE

Pay TDS Liability Online

Step-by-step visual instructions for paying monthly TDS liabilities online via the official Income Tax e-Filing Portal.

Verified & Reviewed By

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

Last Reviewed: August 2026Official Income Tax Source

Income Tax e-Pay Tax Portal

Click to open official e-Filing portal for TDS payment.

Open Income Tax Portal

Steps to Pay TDS Liability

9-step walkthrough matching the Income Tax Portal

01

Select Applicable Income Tax Act (Act 2025)

Select Income Tax Act 2025 radio option screen

On the e-Pay Tax 2025 portal screen, select the radio button for 'Income-tax Act, 2025' and click Continue.

SELECT ACT:Income-tax Act, 2025
02

Enter TAN & Mobile Number for OTP Verification

Enter 10-digit TAN and Mobile Number for OTP verification screen

Enter your 10-digit TAN in the first field, confirm TAN in the second field, enter active mobile number, and click Continue.

ENTER DETAILS:PAN / TAN Number & Mobile for OTP
03

Click + New Payment on e-Pay Tax Dashboard

e-Pay Tax Dashboard screen with + New Payment button

On the e-Pay Tax main dashboard, click the top right '+ New Payment' button to start a new tax challan.

ACTION:Click + New Payment Button
04

Select Tax Year 2026-27 & Click Pay TDS/TCS

Select Tax Year 2026-27 dropdown and Pay TDS/TCS section card

Select Tax Year '2026-27' from the dropdown, locate the 'Pay TDS/TCS' card, and click Proceed.

SELECT YEAR & CARD:Tax Year 2026-27 › Pay TDS/TCS
05

Select Major Head (0021/0020) & Residential Status

Select Deductee Type Major Head 0021/0020 and Resident Deductee status screen

Select Major Head (Other than Company 0021 or Company 0020) and Residential Status (Resident or Non-Resident), review the note box, and click Continue.

SELECT DEDUCTEE TYPE:Other than Company Deductee(s) (0021) & Resident
06

Add Nature of Payment Details & Section Codes

Add Nature of Payment Details section dropdown and interest fields screen

Under 'Details of payments', select or type the section description from the dropdown list and click Add.

SELECT NATURE:Select Nature of Payment Description & Add
07

Review Selected Section Codes Table

Added Section Codes Table summary list screen

Review the summary table showing all added section codes, enter any interest/penalty if applicable, and click Continue.

REVIEW CODES:Verify Table List of Selected Section Codes
08

Verify Tax Breakup Amount Details

Verify Tax Break Up details amount summary screen

Verify the basic Tax amount breakdown and total in words, then click Continue.

VERIFY TAX:Basic Tax Amount, Surcharge, Cess & Total
09

Select Payment Mode (Net Banking / Gateway) & Authorize

Select Payment Mode Net Banking bank selection or Payment Gateway screen

Select your preferred payment mode (Net Banking, Debit Card, RTGS/NEFT, or Payment Gateway), choose your bank, and complete payment.

CHOOSE BANK / GATEWAY:Net Banking / Debit Card / RTGS / Payment Gateway

Common Nature of Payment Codes

Quick reference & copy codes for Step 06 during portal payment

393(3) - 1067

Salary, remuneration, commission, bonus or interest paid to firm partner

Use this code when paying TDS on salary, bonus, or interest paid to partnership/LLP partners.

393(1) - 1009

Rent for land, building, furniture or fittings paid by a specified person

Use this code for TDS deducted on rent for commercial or residential property & fittings.

393(1) - 1027

Professional services or other royalty

Use this code for TDS on fees for professional/technical services, legal, audit & royalty payments.

Next Steps After TDS Payment

Download Challan & forward to NHJC team for TDS return filing

1. Save Payment Receipt (Challan 281) PDF

Download the official TDS Tax Payment Receipt featuring BSR Code, Challan Number & CRN.

2. Forward Receipt to NHJC Team

Share the PDF with your NHJC CA advisor via WhatsApp or Email for Form 26Q / 24Q quarterly return filing.

Need Help with TDS Payment or Return Filing?

NHJC experts are available for real-time assistance.

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 portal rules, section codes, TAN requirements, and e-Filing user interfaces are subject to official government notifications. Always verify tax amounts and section codes with a qualified Chartered Accountant before completing your transaction.

NHJC & Company is a specialized consulting firm promoted by Chartered Accountants Neeraj Jaiswal and Hardik Chotalia. We offer a broad range of professional services in accounting, assurance & support service, tax, advisory, regulatory, and more to clients in India and overseas.

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