Follow our comprehensive 12-step process to ensure accurate and timely TDS compliance via the official Income Tax portal.
Start Payment on Official PortalFollow this visual path to complete your TDS payment successfully. The path flows horizontally and then moves vertically to the next row.
Insert your TAN and mobile number to receive and verify the OTP.
From the service list, choose the 'e-Pay Tax' option to proceed.
Verify the name matches your records, then press 'Continue'.
Specify if the deductee is a 'Company' or 'Non-Company' entity.
Choose the correct section (Challan 281) for the payment.
Choose the 'Pay TDS/TCS' option on the next screen.
Select the relevant Assessment Year for the deduction.
Enter the exact Tax, Surcharge, and Cess amounts accurately.
Choose your preferred mode (Net Banking, Debit Card, etc.).
Complete the transaction securely on the bank gateway.
Save the generated challan for your tax records and return filing.
Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) is a system to collect tax at the very source of income. It requires the payer to deduct tax before paying the receiver and deposit it with the government.
Legal requirement for specified payments.
Claim credit during annual income tax filing.