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The Income Tax Department has introduced new tax payment challans on the Income Tax e-Filing Portal, effective from April 1, 2026. This update aligns with the implementation of the Income Tax Act, 2025, marking a significant shift in how taxpayers will make payments going forward. New Challan System Now Active Taxpayers can now access the updated challans directly through the e-filing portal by following this navigation path: e-File e-Pay Tax Select "Income Tax Act, 2025" New Payment Ch
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FAQ :
The new tax payment challans became active on the Income Tax e-Filing Portal from April 1, 2026.
The new challans are introduced under the Income Tax Act, 2025.
Taxpayers can access the new challans via the e-Filing Portal by navigating to e-File → e-Pay Tax → Select "Income Tax Act, 2025" → New Payment.
For Tax Year 2026-27 onwards, payments must be made using the challans under the Income Tax Act, 2025.
Yes, for periods up to AY 2026-27, taxpayers should continue to use the provisions under the Income Tax Act, 1961. Both payment options remain available on the portal during the transition.
Yes, the Income Tax Department has released detailed user manuals explaining the new challan forms and the payment process.
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