ITR Filing 2025: Now Pay Taxes Through 31 Banks – Check If Yours Is on the List

As the Income Tax Return (ITR) filing season continues, over 1 crore taxpayers have already filed their returns. In a relief to taxpayers, the government has extended the ITR filing deadline from 31st July to 15th September 2025. This gives taxpayers more time to file their returns correctly and without last-minute pressure.

✅ Now You Can Pay Income Tax via 31 Banks

To make tax payment more convenient, the Income Tax Department has expanded the list of banks linked to its e-Pay Tax facility. Now, a total of 31 public and private sector banks can be used to pay your taxes online via net banking or debit card directly through the income tax e-filing portal.

🏦 List of Banks Available for Tax Payment

Here’s a list of key banks now integrated with the e-Pay Tax system:

State Bank of India (SBI)

HDFC Bank

ICICI Bank

Axis Bank

Kotak Mahindra Bank

Punjab National Bank (PNB)

Union Bank of India

Bank of Baroda

Bank of India

Indian Bank

Indian Overseas Bank

UCO Bank

Central Bank of India

Federal Bank

IDFC First Bank

YES Bank

Tamilnad Mercantile Bank

Dhanlaxmi Bank

South Indian Bank

IndusInd Bank

Karnataka Bank

RBL Bank

City Union Bank

DCB Bank

Bandhan Bank

Karur Vysya Bank

Jammu & Kashmir Bank

IDBI Bank

Canara Bank

Bank of Maharashtra

Punjab & Sind Bank

💻 How to Make Online Tax Payment?

Paying your taxes is now quick and hassle-free. Here’s how you can do it:

Visit the Income Tax e-filing portal.

Log in using your PAN and password.

Go to the “e-Pay Tax” section.

Select your preferred bank from the list.

Proceed with net banking or debit card payment.

Download the challan for your records.

No need to visit the bank or stand in queues — the whole process takes just a few minutes.

📌 What is a Direct Tax?

Direct tax refers to taxes paid directly by individuals or businesses to the government — it cannot be passed on to someone else. Common examples include:

• Income Tax

• Corporate Tax

• Property Tax

🕒 Don't Delay — File Now

With ITR forms from ITR-1 to ITR-4 active for e-filing, salaried individuals, pensioners, freelancers, and small business owners can now file their returns easily.
The government has made tax payment more digital and accessible, and with 31 banks now integrated, you can file and pay from the comfort of your home.

🔔 Deadline to file ITR for FY 2024-25: 15th September 2025

If your bank is listed above, you're all set to file and pay your taxes online. Need help with step-by-step ITR filing or tax payment? Just ask!