{"id":8968,"date":"2026-01-17T05:14:50","date_gmt":"2026-01-17T05:14:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/?p=8968"},"modified":"2026-01-17T05:32:27","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T05:32:27","slug":"how-to-make-advance-tax-payment-online-step-by-step","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/how-to-make-advance-tax-payment-online-step-by-step\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Advance Tax Payment Online Step by Step?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1c6e70;color:#1c6e70\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1c6e70;color:#1c6e70\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/how-to-make-advance-tax-payment-online-step-by-step\/#What_is_Advance_Tax_Under_the_Income_Tax_Act\" title=\"What is Advance Tax Under the Income Tax Act?\">What is Advance Tax Under the Income Tax Act?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/how-to-make-advance-tax-payment-online-step-by-step\/#Who_is_Required_to_Pay_Advance_Tax\" title=\"Who is Required to Pay Advance Tax?\">Who is Required to Pay Advance Tax?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/how-to-make-advance-tax-payment-online-step-by-step\/#Taxpayers_required_to_pay\" title=\"Taxpayers required to pay\">Taxpayers required to pay<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/how-to-make-advance-tax-payment-online-step-by-step\/#Senior_citizen_exemption\" title=\"Senior citizen exemption\">Senior citizen exemption<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/how-to-make-advance-tax-payment-online-step-by-step\/#Advance_Tax_Due_Dates_Percentage_Slabs\" title=\"Advance Tax Due Dates &amp; Percentage Slabs\">Advance Tax Due Dates &amp; Percentage Slabs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/how-to-make-advance-tax-payment-online-step-by-step\/#Due_dates_for_non-presumptive_taxpayers\" title=\"Due dates for non-presumptive taxpayers\">Due dates for non-presumptive taxpayers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/how-to-make-advance-tax-payment-online-step-by-step\/#Presumptive_taxation_scheme\" title=\"Presumptive taxation scheme\">Presumptive taxation scheme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/how-to-make-advance-tax-payment-online-step-by-step\/#Missing_these_timelines_attracts_interest_under\" title=\"Missing these timelines attracts interest under:\">Missing these timelines attracts interest under:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/how-to-make-advance-tax-payment-online-step-by-step\/#Step-by-Step_Online_Process_to_Pay_Advance_Tax\" title=\"Step-by-Step Online Process to Pay Advance Tax\">Step-by-Step Online Process to Pay Advance Tax<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/how-to-make-advance-tax-payment-online-step-by-step\/#Step_1_Visit_the_income_tax_e-payment_portal\" title=\"Step 1: Visit the income tax e-payment portal\">Step 1: Visit the income tax e-payment portal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/how-to-make-advance-tax-payment-online-step-by-step\/#Step_2_Enter_PAN_details\" title=\"Step 2: Enter PAN details\">Step 2: Enter PAN details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/how-to-make-advance-tax-payment-online-step-by-step\/#Step_3_Select_the_correct_challan\" title=\"Step 3: Select the correct challan\">Step 3: Select the correct challan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/how-to-make-advance-tax-payment-online-step-by-step\/#Step_4_Choose_assessment_year\" title=\"Step 4: Choose assessment year\">Step 4: Choose assessment year<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/how-to-make-advance-tax-payment-online-step-by-step\/#Step_5_Enter_tax_details\" title=\"Step 5: Enter tax details\">Step 5: Enter tax details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/how-to-make-advance-tax-payment-online-step-by-step\/#Step_6_Select_payment_mode\" title=\"Step 6: Select payment mode\">Step 6: Select payment mode<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/how-to-make-advance-tax-payment-online-step-by-step\/#Step_7_Download_challan_receipt\" title=\"Step 7: Download challan receipt\">Step 7: Download challan receipt<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/how-to-make-advance-tax-payment-online-step-by-step\/#What_to_Do_After_Making_the_Payment\" title=\"What to Do After Making the Payment?\">What to Do After Making the Payment?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/how-to-make-advance-tax-payment-online-step-by-step\/#Common_Mistakes_and_How_to_Avoid_Them\" title=\"Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them\">Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/how-to-make-advance-tax-payment-online-step-by-step\/#Business_Examples_for_Better_Understanding\" title=\"Business Examples for Better Understanding\">Business Examples for Better Understanding<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/how-to-make-advance-tax-payment-online-step-by-step\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Paying taxes on time is one of the responsibilities every earning Indian must know clearly. When the advance tax payment not fully covered under TDS then according to Income Tax Act, the taxpayers are required to pay tax in advance on the income during the actual year itself. The year end pressure and no heavy interest liabilities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This blog makes the concept of advance tax from ground level i.e. without any jargon, no confusion. You will get to know about whom advance tax is due, when and how to get advance tax paid done online without errors. Whether you are the freelancer, trader or small business owner who is using our software, this blog will enable you to follow the correct process with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"btn-div\">\n\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/me9.in\/MBB\" class=\"marg-btn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Online Accounting Software<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Advance_Tax_Under_the_Income_Tax_Act\"><\/span>What is Advance Tax Under the Income Tax Act?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The advance tax payment refers to the payment of income tax in instalments during the financial year by a person (instead of paying the entire amount of income tax at the time when he submits his income tax return).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under income tax act if your total tax liability after tds exceeding \u20b910000in one financial year you must pay tax in advance. This system ensures regular collection of tax and curtail the last minute defaults. Income taken for advance tax payment includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Business\/professional income<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Freelance income<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rental income<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Interest on fixed deposit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Capital gains<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Many small firms track this easily using <a href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/accounting-software.html\">accounting software<\/a> reports linked to tax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_Required_to_Pay_Advance_Tax\"><\/span>Who is Required to Pay Advance Tax?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Advance tax payment applies to individuals &amp; entities who receive income but no complete TDS coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Taxpayers_required_to_pay\"><\/span>Taxpayers required to pay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Freelancers making project based income<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Traders having seasonal or varying sales<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Doctors, consultants, and professionals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Small business owners projecting annual profit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>People who have interest income that is not subject to basic exemption<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Senior_citizen_exemption\"><\/span>Senior citizen exemption<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ageing senior citizens 60 years or older<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No income from business or professional<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Such senior citizen are not required to pay advance tax. Businesses who use MargBooks software is able to predict profits well ahead of time and make payments without guessing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/67d295982f860-income-tax-deadline-132138609-16x9-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"advance tax payment \" class=\"wp-image-8971\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/67d295982f860-income-tax-deadline-132138609-16x9-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/67d295982f860-income-tax-deadline-132138609-16x9-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/67d295982f860-income-tax-deadline-132138609-16x9-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/67d295982f860-income-tax-deadline-132138609-16x9-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/67d295982f860-income-tax-deadline-132138609-16x9-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advance_Tax_Due_Dates_Percentage_Slabs\"><\/span>Advance Tax Due Dates &amp; Percentage Slabs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Advance tax payment is to be paid in four instalments in the financial year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Due_dates_for_non-presumptive_taxpayers\"><\/span>Due dates for non-presumptive taxpayers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>15 June \u2013 Minimum 15% of total tax<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>15 September \u2013 Minimum 45% of total tax<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>15 December \u2013 Minimum 75% of total tax<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>15 March \u2013 100% of total tax<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Presumptive_taxation_scheme\"><\/span>Presumptive taxation scheme<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A single payment of 100% tax on or before 15th March<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Missing_these_timelines_attracts_interest_under\"><\/span>Missing these timelines attracts interest under:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Section 234B for non-payment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Section 234C for delay in instalments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"btn-div\">\n\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/me9.in\/MBB\" class=\"marg-btn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Cloud-Based GST Billing Software<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-by-Step_Online_Process_to_Pay_Advance_Tax\"><\/span>Step-by-Step Online Process to Pay Advance Tax<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow these steps carefully in order not to make a mistake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Visit_the_income_tax_e-payment_portal\"><\/span>Step 1: Visit the income tax e-payment portal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the official income tax e-filing website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to the e-Pay Tax section<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u201cContinue\u201d as a taxpayer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Enter_PAN_details\"><\/span>Step 2: Enter PAN details<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enter PAN<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter mobile number linked with PAN<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verify using OTP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Select_the_correct_challan\"><\/span>Step 3: Select the correct challan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose Challan 280<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u201cIncome Tax\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose \u201cAdvance Tax (100)\u201d as tax type<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Choose_assessment_year\"><\/span>Step 4: Choose assessment year<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the relevant assessment year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For income earned in FY 2025\u201326, select AY 2026\u201327<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Enter_tax_details\"><\/span>Step 5: Enter tax details<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter the advance tax payment amount<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Leave surcharge or cess fields blank unless applicable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Double-check figures before proceeding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many traders using MargBooks software sync profit data before entering amounts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Select_payment_mode\"><\/span>Step 6: Select payment mode<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Net banking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Debit card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UPI<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Complete payment securely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_7_Download_challan_receipt\"><\/span>Step 7: Download challan receipt<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download challan 280 receipt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save PDF and note BSR code, date, and challan number<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_After_Making_the_Payment\"><\/span>What to Do After Making the Payment?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Qualified depends on accepting payment as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Match challan details in form 26AS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keep safely for return filing of receipt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make adjustments to remaining instalments in case of income changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Update the MargBooks software for auditing purposes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Retailers using the <a href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/gst-billing-software.html\">GST billing software<\/a> tend to forget to sync the income tax payment separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Mistakes_and_How_to_Avoid_Them\"><\/span>Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To be a tech sector, avoid following these common errors for the interests:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choosing the incorrect assessment year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choosing self-assessment tax instead of advance tax<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Under estimating income for the year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Delivering instalments late<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Not saving challan receipts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ignoring The Interest Of Sections 234B and 234C<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Professionals with irregular income should re-evaluate estimates on a quarter-by-quarter basis under advance tax payment as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Business_Examples_for_Better_Understanding\"><\/span>Business Examples for Better Understanding<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A freelancer who makes \u20b96 lakh every year by taking design projects pays tax every 3 months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A garment trader with festive sales has had higher income in December.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A consultant receiving interest from deposits makes an adjustments in the month of March instalment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A Kirana store owner&#8217;s Profit projection after Diwali.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Planner-Setting up at the last minute creates stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The advance tax payment cannot be optional if the income crosses the threshold. If it is paid correctly, it is safe from interest, notices and shocks in cash flow. Estimating the income quarterly, recording instalments, and storing challan records keeps the compliance smooth. Digital tools and the structured workflows make this responsibility easy. Businesses that plan tax along with businesses remain financially stable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the right approach and all the correct tools, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/\">MargBooks software<\/a>, managing advance tax payment solution becomes a routine task and not exactly a financial burden. Understanding the process in the day ensures mental peace in return filing the next day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Paying taxes on time is one of the responsibilities every earning Indian must know clearly. When the advance tax payment not fully covered under TDS then according to Income Tax Act, the taxpayers are required to pay tax in advance on the income during the actual year itself. 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