New Tax Payment Challans Live for Income Tax Act, 2025

As of April 1, 2026, new challan forms for tax payments under the Income Tax Act, 2025, have been activated on the Income Tax e-Filing Portal. These new challans are designed to streamline the tax payment process.

How to Access New Challans

To make a payment, navigate through the portal as follows: e File -> e Pay Tax -> Select “Income Tax Act, 2025” -> New Payment -> Select the relevant tile.

Applicable Tax Acts

• For Tax Year 2026-27 onwards: The Income Tax Act, 2025, will be applicable for all tax payments.
• For periods before Tax Year 2026-27 (i.e., Assessment Year 2026-27 or earlier): The Income Tax Act, 1961, remains applicable.

Both tax payment options, under the Income Tax Act, 2025, and the Income Tax Act, 1961, are available on the e-filing portal. Users are encouraged to consult the User Manuals for comprehensive instructions on using the new challan forms.