New Tax Payment Challans under Income Tax Act, 2025 Now Live

As of April 1, 2026, the Income Tax e-Filing Portal has introduced new challan forms to simplify tax payments in accordance with the Income Tax Act, 2025.

Accessing New Challans

To utilize these new challans, users should navigate through the portal by following these steps: e File → e Pay Tax → Select “Income Tax Act, 2025” → New Payment → Choose the applicable tile.

Applicability of Acts

• For Tax Year 2026–27 and onwards: The Income Tax Act, 2025 will be applicable for tax payments.
• For periods before Tax Year 2026–27 (e.g., AY 2026–27 or earlier): The Income Tax Act, 1961 will continue to apply.

Additional Information

Users are encouraged to refer to the User Manuals for detailed guidance on the new challan forms. It is important to note that both tax payment options, under the “Income Tax Act, 2025” and “Income Tax Act, 1961”, are readily available on the e-filing portal.