How do I make online tax payment sitting at home/office?

i. Open a net-banking account with our brank.
ii. Go to websitr incometaxindia.gov.in. click on 'pay taxes online'.
iii. Fill in the required challan online. Help is available on screen as FAQ,downloads etc.
iv. Make tax payment through net-banking account online.
v. A challan counterfoil will be available instantaneously on the screen with CIN (challan identification number). The challan identification number (CIN) on this counterfoil should be quoted in Return of income.
vi. Print the counterfoil and also save in the computer if possible.
vii. Check if your payment has reached Income tax Department at https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/oltas/servlet/QueryTaxpayer.

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What are the advantages of paying taxes thru SBT online banking

i. You can pay taxes from any location at any time through your net-banking account.
ii. Instant transfer of funds from your account.
iii. What you write on the e-challan will be directly sent to Income Tax Department. Banks will not do any data entry.
iv. You can save/print the challan copy and receipt copy.
v. As soon as your Bank authorizes payment of the amount, you will receive a clear, legible receipt/counterfoil from your bank.
vi. Transaction id of the e-payment transaction will be available to you in your bank statement.
vii. You can check online if your money actually reached IT department.For this you have to go to Tax Information Network Website:https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/oltas/index.html
and click the box

For detailed information please go to: incometaxindia.gov.in, PAY TAXES ONLINE