The challan list that reads like tax history

Check yourself

Which of these appear in the portal's Create Challan FAQ, under Fee / Other Payments?

A. Wealth Tax
B. Fringe Benefit Tax
C. Banking Cash Transaction Tax
D. Hotel Receipts Tax
E. Gift Tax
F. Estate Duty

Answer: all six. The same FAQ also lists Interest Tax, Expenditure / Other Tax, Appeal Fee and Any Other Fee.

A list on a payment page doesn't tell you what you owe. But it's a fun reminder of how many names direct taxes have carried.

The three to know

The FAQ's income tax list starts with Advance Tax, Self-Assessment Tax and Tax on Regular Assessment. Minor heads: 100, 300 and 400.

⚠️ Note

Generated a challan? Pay within 15 days from CRN generation, or generate a fresh one. Illustrative example only: CRN made on December 1 is good for 15 days.

Pick the right one

• ☐ Advance tax during the year
• ☐ Self-assessment before filing
• ☐ Regular assessment for a demand
• ☐ Check the year each time

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Source: incometax.gov.in, Create Challan FAQ; Challan Correction Request FAQs.