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Pay the balance tax and interest as self-assessment tax before submitting. The ITR-1 flow offers Pay Now through e-Pay Tax, and the challan is then added to the return.
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Paying balance tax before filing ITR-1
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Provisions
Sec 140A, Income-tax Act 1961 (now Sec 266); Sec 234B, Income-tax Act 1961 (now Sec 424)
Analysis
If tax payable is ₹14,600 including interest, pay it before filing so the return shows nil due. Choosing Pay Later leaves a demand and you can be treated as in default. Use the right assessment year and minor head 'self-assessment tax'.
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- Check tax payable in the summary.
- Click Pay Now and complete e-Pay Tax.
- Confirm the challan is added in Tax Paid.
- Recheck that tax payable is nil.
- Submit and e-verify.
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