TDS is tax deducted at source. Any specified Assessee that makes a payment for specified services is required to deduct tax before the payment is made. This TDS is deducted at the prescribed rates as per the Income Tax Act and has to be deposited with the government within the due date.

Here is a quick guide on how to make TDS payment online:

Go to NSDL’s e-payment site: CLICK HERE

As shown in the image above, click on Challan No./ITNS 281.

You will be directed to the e-payment page where you will need to fill out the relevant details and finish the payment process using your Net banking account.

TAN and Assessment years are case sensitive. Ensure to distinguish between Assessment and Previous year

For Example: If you are paying for Sept’2017, it falls in Previous Year (PY) 2017-18. Where it is considered as Assessment Year (AY) 2018-19.

Payments are accepted through net banking and debit cards for certain banks. Payments through credit cards are not allowed.

UPDATE OF CONTACT INFO IN INCOME TAX WEBSITE

According to Indian government enactment, every tax payer need to update his/her contact info in Income Tax Filing Website (www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in).

Any communication in relevant to Income Tax will be delivered to such respective email & mobile number. Following points to be noted:

1. Tax Payer need to provide his/her own E-mail & Mobile.
2. Such E-mail & Mobile can be used to extent of only 3 profiles. (Earlier it is for 10 profiles).
3. Tax Payer need to declare about whose contact info, he/she is providing. (Example: Spouse, Father Etc).
4. Tax Payer also need to declare his/her bank account details. This will enable in linking Bank account and Income Tax Account.

These updations will result in fast and easy processing. Refunds, Demands, Scrutiny, Summons and other issues will be communicated through this means.

Thanks for being a TAX PAYER.