There was a time when paying income tax meant long queues at banks, complicated net banking steps, and lots of frustration. But things have changed completely.
Today, the Income Tax Department has made the process so simple that you can pay your tax within minutes using just your mobile phone and your regular UPI app.
No bank visits. No lengthy procedures.
Why UPI Tax Payment Is So Convenient Now
The Income Tax e-filing portal now supports direct UPI payments through apps like Paytm, PhonePe, and Google Pay.
Your payment is deducted instantly from your bank account, and the challan/invoice is generated within seconds.
This removes delays, extra steps, and technical issues that many people faced earlier.
Step-by-Step: How to Pay Income Tax Using UPI
Follow these simple steps:
Visit incometax.gov.in and log in using your PAN and password.
On your dashboard, click on e-Pay Tax.
Select New Payment and choose the type of tax (Advance Tax, Self-Assessment Tax, etc.).
Choose the correct Assessment Year and enter the exact amount you need to pay.
Confirm your name and PAN details.
The portal will now generate an invoice and show different payment options. Select UPI.
A UPI ID or QR code will appear on the screen. Note it down or keep it open.
Open Paytm/PhonePe/Google Pay on your phone and use the Scan & Pay feature.
Scan the QR, verify the amount, and enter your UPI PIN to complete the payment.
Keep your screen open until the app shows Payment Successful.
Return to the e-filing portal and check Payment History. The status usually updates to Paid within 1–2 minutes.
Download your receipt and save the CIN/UTR number for records.
If the status shows Pending, wait 30–60 minutes and refresh.
If money is deducted but challan is not generated, contact your bank or raise a ticket with the portal.
Failed UPI transactions are usually reversed quickly, so make the payment again only after confirming the status.
A Big Relief for Taxpayers
What earlier felt like a complicated, time-consuming task has now become quick and smooth.
With the UPI payment option, paying advance tax or self-assessment tax is as simple as scanning a QR code.
Just open your phone, complete the payment, and you’re done.
