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Challan 280

Form for paying Advance Tax, Self-Assessment Tax, or Regular Assessment Tax online

Quick Answer

💡 Challan 280 (ITNS 280) is the official income tax challan used by taxpayers in India to pay Advance Tax, Self-Assessment Tax, and Regular Assessment Tax online. The generated receipt contains a BSR Code and Challan Serial Number needed for filing your ITR.

Quick Information

⏱️ Processing Time

Instant generation of BSR Code and Challan Serial Number upon payment

💵 Fees

Free to generate, but involves the actual tax amount payable

✅ Eligibility

Any individual, HUF, firm, or company liable to pay income tax in India.

Who Needs This Document?

Taxpayers who need to pay Advance Tax, Self-Assessment Tax, Tax on Regular Assessment, or Surtax.

Required Documents

Valid Permanent Account Number (PAN)
Assessment Year (AY) for which tax is paid
Bank details for NetBanking or Debit Card payment

How to Apply for Challan 280

Visit the e-Pay Tax Portal

Log in to the Income Tax e-Filing portal (incometax.gov.in) and click on 'e-Pay Tax', or select the pre-login e-Pay Tax option.

Select Challan No. ITNS 280

Note: In the new e-Filing 2.0 portal, you simply select 'Income Tax' under 'New Payment', which replaces the old ITNS 280 menu.

Provide PAN and Assessment Year

Enter your PAN. Carefully select the correct Assessment Year (AY). For example, for income earned in FY 2023-24, select AY 2024-25.

Select the Type of Payment

Choose whether you are paying Advance Tax (100), Self-Assessment Tax (300), Tax on Regular Assessment (400), etc.

Enter Tax Breakup

Fill in the exact amounts for Basic Tax, Surcharge, Cess, Interest, Penalty, or Others as applicable.

Make Payment and Download Challan

Proceed to pay via Net Banking, Debit Card, NEFT/RTGS, or UPI. After successful payment, download the Challan Receipt containing BSR code, Challan Number, and Date.

⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

Selecting the wrong Assessment Year (AY) instead of Financial Year (FY)
Selecting the wrong Type of Payment (e.g., choosing Advance Tax instead of Self-Assessment)
Making typo errors in PAN if paying pre-login
Losing the Challan receipt (BSR code and Challan number are mandatory for ITR filing)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Challan ITNS 280 used for?

Challan 280 (or ITNS 280) is the primary form used by individuals and companies to pay their Income Tax online. It is used to pay Advance Tax, Self-Assessment Tax, or taxes demanded through regular assessment.

Where do I enter Challan 280 details in my ITR?

When filing your Income Tax Return (ITR), you must enter the details of the taxes paid in the 'Taxes Paid and Verification' schedule. You will need the BSR Code (7 digits), Date of Deposit, Challan Serial Number (5 digits), and the exact amount paid from your Challan 280 receipt.

What if I selected the wrong Assessment Year in Challan 280?

If you made a mistake like wrong AY or wrong minor head (Type of Payment), you can submit a Challan Correction Request. This can be done online on the TRACES portal or the Income Tax e-Filing portal, or by visiting your bank/Jurisdictional Assessing Officer, depending on the error type.

Ready to Apply?

Visit the official government portal to start your application

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