Income Tax Challans in India

These are different types of income tax challans used for paying various kinds of government taxes. Each challan has a specific number and purpose. For example, ITNS 281 is used to pay TDS or TCS, while ITNS 282 is meant for securities transaction tax. ITNS 283 is used for banking cash transaction tax, and ITNS 284 is for payments related to undisclosed foreign income. ITNS 285 is used to pay equalisation levy, ITNS 286 is for taxes under the Income Declaration Scheme, and ITNS 287 is used for payments under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojna. All these challans are available in fillable PDF format and must be filled out carefully. A copy of the filled challan will be sent to the ZAO. It is important to read the instructions before filling the form and ensure the correct challan is selected to avoid any issues in tax payment.