Advance Tax Due Dates India: Payment & Guide (AY 2026–27)
Simple guide on advance tax in India — who should pay, due dates (15 Jun, 15 Sep, 15 Dec, 15 Mar), how to calculate, and how to pay online. Includes a mini calculator to estimate installments.
✔ Due Dates Explained
✔ Mini Calculator
✔ Online Payment Steps
✔ 234B / 234C
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Updated: 20 Feb 2026 • Read time: 6–8 min
Advance tax means paying income tax in installments during the financial year, instead of paying everything at the time of filing ITR. If your tax payable (after TDS) exceeds ₹10,000, advance tax usually applies.
Quick rule: If tax payable after TDS is more than ₹10,000 → Advance Tax applies.
Mini Advance Tax Calculator (Estimate)
Enter taxable income (or directly enter estimated total tax). We’ll show installment breakup.
Who Should Pay Advance Tax?
- Salaried individuals with additional income (interest, rent, capital gains)
- Freelancers / professionals
- Business owners
- Stock / mutual fund investors with gains
- Rental income earners
Who Need NOT Pay Advance Tax?
- Total tax liability below ₹10,000
- Senior citizens (60+) with no business income
- Only salary where full TDS is already deducted
Advance Tax Due Dates (FY 2025–26)
Missing due dates may lead to interest under 234B and 234C.
How to Pay Advance Tax Online
- Open Income Tax e-filing portal → go to e-Pay Tax
- Select Advance Tax (100)
- Select Assessment Year
- Enter amount → pay via Net Banking/UPI
Receipt generated is commonly called Challan 280.
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