New Tax Challans for Income Tax Act, 2025 Now Live
Effective April 1, 2026, the Income Tax e-Filing Portal has launched new challan forms to simplify tax payments under the Income Tax Act, 2025.
How to Access New Challans:
To utilize these new challans, navigate through the portal as follows:
e File → e Pay Tax → Select “Income Tax Act, 2025” → New Payment → Select the applicable tile.
Applicable Tax Acts:
- Income Tax Act, 2025: Applies to tax payments for Tax Year 2026-27 and subsequent years.
- Income Tax Act, 1961: Remains applicable for payments related to periods prior to Tax Year 2026-27 (i.e., Assessment Year 2026-27 or earlier).
Both tax payment options, for the Income Tax Act, 2025 and Income Tax Act, 1961, are available on the e-filing portal. Users are encouraged to consult the User Manuals for comprehensive guidance on these new challan forms.
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