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How to generate challan for income tax payment (Post-login)

In this post, We’ll find how to create a Challan Form (CRN) using Post-login processes., Including its requirements for using it. 

Introduction and Requirements for Using This Service

A Challan Form (CRN) service is available to all users. You can create a Challan Form (CRN) and pay your taxes for a selected Assessment Year and tax payment method (Minor Head) using this service. 

It is used by the following people:

  • Every Taxpayers
  • Type-1 and Type-2 ERI / CA
  • Representative Assessee
  • Tax Deductors / Collectors

You have the option to generate a Challan Form (CRN) using (after logging into e-Filing portal) post-login features of the e-Filing portal. 

You must have a valid user ID and password and be a registered user on the e-Filing portal (post-login) to use this service.

Generate Challan Form (CRN) (Post Login)

Step 1: Log in to the e-Filing portal with user ID and password.

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Step 2: On the Dashboard, click e-File > e-Pay Tax. You can view Saved Drafts, Generated Challans, and Payment History on the e-Pay Tax page.

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Step 3: On the e-Pay Tax page, click the New Payment option to create a new Challan Form (CRN).

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Step 4: On the New Payment page, click Proceed on a tax payment tile that applies to you.

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Note: If you are not sure of your tax payment category, you can find it by clicking on the tab Find your tax payment category.

Depending on the category, you will be able select from the following Type of Payment:

For PAN holder (Depending on the category of the taxpayer) 

  • Income Tax (Advance Tax, Self-Assessment Tax, etc.)
  • Corporation tax (Advance Tax, Self-Assessment Tax, etc.)
  • Demand payment as Regular Tax Assessment (400)
  • Equalisation levy / Securities Transactions Tax (STT) / Commodities Transaction Tax (CTT)/Dividend Distribution Tax (DTT)
  • Fee / Other Payments
  • 26QB (TDS on sale of property)
  • Demand Payment for TDS on property
  • 26QC (TDS on rent of property)
  • Demand Payment for TDS on rent of property
  • 26QD (TDS on payment to Resident Contractors and Professionals)
  • Demand Payment for TDS on payment to Resident Contractors and Professionals

For TAN holder

  • Pay TDS/TCS
  • Pay Fee (Appeal Fee, Any other Fee)

Step 5: After selecting the applicable Tax Payment tile, enter the details as per the table below and click Continue.

(Ref: Income Tax India website)

Sl. No.

Tax Payment Category

Details

1

Income Tax (Advance Tax, Self-Assessment Tax, etc.)

  • Select the Assessment Year from the drop-down options
  • Select the Type of Payment (Minor Head) from the available drop-down options

2

Corporation Tax

(Advance Tax, Self-Assessment Tax, etc.)

  • Select the Assessment Year from the drop-down options
  • Select the Type of Payment (Minor Head) from the available drop-down options

3

Demand payment as regular assessment tax (400)

  • Select from the available list of Demand Reference Number (DRNs) available. You can search by DRN or filter by the Assessment Year. 

4

Equalization Levy

  • Select the Financial Year from the drop-down options
  • Select the Type of Payment (Minor Head) from the drop-down options

5

Commodities Transaction Tax, Securities Transactions Tax, Dividend Distribution Tax

  • Select the Assessment Year from the drop-down options
  • Select the Type of Payment (Minor Head) from the drop-down options

6

Fee/Other Payments

  • Select the Type of Tax Applicable from drop-down the options
  • Select the Assessment Year from the drop-down options
  • Select the Type of Payment (Minor Head) from the drop-down options

7

26QB (TDS on Sale of Property)

  • Enter the Residential Status, PAN, Name, Address & Contact Details of the Seller on the Add Seller Details page
  • Enter the Type of Property, Address details (of the transferred property) & agreement details on Add Property Transferred Details page 

Note: 

  • You need to know the valid PAN of buyer & seller before filing Form 26QB. For multiple sellers, multiple 26QB forms are required to be filled.
  • This form is not applicable if the seller is non-resident.

8

26QC (TDS on Rent of Property)

  • Enter the Residential Status, PAN, Name, Address & Contact Details of the tenant on the Add Tenant Details page
  • Enter the Residential Status, PAN, Name, Address & Contact Details of the Seller on the Add Landlord Details page
  • Enter the Type of Property, Address details (of the rented property) & agreement details on the Add Property Rented Details page 

Note: If you do not know the PAN details of the landlord, TDS rate may be charged according to the provisions of the Income-tax Act, 1961. For multiple tenants / landlords, multiple 26QC forms are required to be filled.

9

26QD (TDS on Payment to Resident Contractors and Professionals)

  • Enter the Residential Status, PAN, Name, Address & Contact Details of the deductor on the Add Deductor Details page
  • Enter the Residential Status, PAN, Name, Address & Contact Details of the deductee on the Add Deductee Details page
  • Enter the Nature of Payment & agreement details on the Add Deduction Details page

Note: If you do not know the PAN details of the Deductee, TDS rate may be charged according to the provisions of the Income-tax Act, 1961.

10

Demand payment for TDS on Property

  • Enter the PAN of the Buyer
  • Enter the PAN of the Seller
  • Enter the Acknowledgement Number
  • Select the Assessment Year 

11

Demand for TDS on Rent of Property

  • Enter the PAN of the Landlord
  • Enter the PAN of the Tenant
  • Enter the Acknowledgement Number
  • Select the Assessment Year 

12

Demand Payment for TDS on Payment to Resident Contractors and Professionals

  • Enter the PAN of the Landlord
  • Enter the PAN of the Tenant
  • Enter the Acknowledgement Number
  • Select the Assessment Year 

13

Pay TDS (applicable for TAN users only)

Select Type of Payment (Minor Head) from the list of options applicable or filter by the Section of the Income Tax Act, 1961 applicable.

14

Outstanding Demand

Select from the available list of DRNs available. You can search by DRN or filter by the Assessment Year.

15

Pay Fees

  • Select the Type of Payment (Minor Head) from the options

Step 6: On the Add Tax Breakup Details page, add the breakup of the total amount of tax payment and click Continue.

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Note: The total break-up has to be a NON-ZERO amount.

Step 7: You will be required to select the payment mode through which payment is proposed to be made. Five modes of payments are available, as mentioned below:

  • Tax Payment through Net Banking
  • Tax Payment through Debit Card 
  • Pay at the Bank Counter
  • Tax Payment through RTGS / NEFT 
  • Tax Payment through Payment Gateway

Note: Once a payment mode is chosen for a Challan Form and Challan Reference Number (CRN) is generated for it. Please note that the payment mode cannot be changed later during payment. 

Once the payment is done, a success message will be displayed.The Challan Receipt is available for download for your reference. The Payment History menu on the e-Pay Tax website will allow you to see the details of the payment that was made.

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