Tax

Advance Tax

Income tax paid in four quarterly installments through the financial year — required if annual liability after TDS exceeds ₹10,000.

Definition

Advance tax is income tax paid during the financial year on income that's not covered by TDS. Anyone whose annual tax liability after TDS exceeds ₹10,000 must pay it in four installments: 15% by 15 June, 45% cumulative by 15 September, 75% by 15 December, 100% by 15 March.

Missing or under-paying triggers Section 234C interest (1% per month on each missed installment). If total advance paid + TDS is below 90% of full liability by year-end, Section 234B interest applies from 1 April of assessment year. Senior citizens (60+) without business income are fully exempt.

Formula

Installments: 15%, 45% cum, 75% cum, 100% by 15 Jun/Sep/Dec/Mar

Example

Annual tax ₹2 lakh, TDS ₹0 → Q1 ₹30K, Q2 ₹60K, Q3 ₹60K, Q4 ₹50K.

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