New Challans for Income Tax Act, 2025 Live on e-Filing Portal\nStarting April 1, 2026, new challans are now available on the Income Tax e-Filing Portal to streamline tax payments under the Income Tax Act, 2025.\n\n## How to Access New Challans\nTo access these new payment forms, navigate through the portal as follows:\ne File → e Pay Tax → Select “Income Tax Act, 2025” → New Payment → Select the applicable tile\n\n## Applicability\n* Income Tax Act, 2025: Applies to tax payments for Tax Year 2026-27 and subsequent periods.\n* Income Tax Act, 1961: Continues to apply for payments related to periods prior to Tax Year 2026-27 (i.e., Assessment Year 2026-27 or earlier).\n\n## Guidance\nUsers are advised to consult the User Manuals for comprehensive instructions on utilizing the new challan forms.\n\nImportant Note: Both tax payment options, for "Income Tax Act, 2025" and "Income Tax Act, 1961," are concurrently available on the e-filing portal.