This discussion addresses how to correctly pay the 'Final Interest' on an outstanding income tax demand after the main amount has been cleared. The user sought guidance on selecting the appropriate Challan No. and options within the income tax e-filing portal. The recommended solution involves using Challan No. ITNS280, selecting 'Other Than Companies', and choosing 'Other Receipts', with a specific note to select 'Regular Assessment Tax' on the payment page to avoid head mismatches.
15 February 2023
I had an outstanding demand of income tax for the AY 2022-23 which I paid and has been cleared in the income tax e-filing portal. However, there is a "Final Interest" displayed separately later in the portal which I want to pay through the "Pay Now" option available in the said portal. Which Challan No. and options therein should I opt for regarding the payment of this interest amount ?
I chose "ITNS280", filled up the "Other Than Companies" option and filled up "Other Receipts" option, but on the payment page, it is showing a mismatch between Major Head & Minor Head of taxes.