Tax Consultant
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Posted on 07 May 2026
Advance tax payments typically take 3 to 7 working days to reflect in Form 26AS and the AIS portal after the bank processes the challan. Before you panic, check two things: first, log into the e-filing portal and check under Taxes Paid, where the payment often shows up before Form 26AS updates.
Second, verify on the NSDL OLTAS portal using the CIN number from your challan. If you find the payment is recorded there, you are fine. File your ITR reflecting the actual tax paid. The credit will be granted based on the challan data even if 26AS has not updated yet.