ADVANCE-TAXcriticalCBDT (Income Tax)

ADVANCE-TAX — Advance Tax Instalment

Pay advance tax in four instalments — 15% by 15 June, 45% by 15 September, 75% by 15 December and 100% by 15 March.

Due
15 Jun, 15 Sep, 15 Dec, 15 Mar
Frequency
Quarterly
If it lapses
Interest at 1% per month under s.234B and s.234C on the shortfall
Statutory reference
S.211, Income-tax Act 1961

Who has to file it

Every one of these has to hold before ADVANCE-TAX binds an entity:

  • turnover of ₹1.00 Cr or more
Filed on:
Income Tax e-Filing
Usually owned by:
Accountant
Typical effort:
4 hours

Common questions

When is ADVANCE-TAX due?
15 Jun, 15 Sep, 15 Dec, 15 Mar. It falls due every quarter.
Who has to file ADVANCE-TAX?
It applies to turnover of ₹1.00 Cr or more.
What is the penalty for filing ADVANCE-TAX late?
Interest at 1% per month under s.234B and s.234C on the shortfall
Where is ADVANCE-TAX filed?
Income Tax e-Filing.

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