PhonePe launches income tax payment feature

PhonePe launches income tax payment feature: PhonePe, announced the launch of the ‘Income Tax Payment’ feature on its app.

Aim: To allow taxpayers to pay self-assessment and advance tax directly from the app using UPI or credit card payments. This eliminates the need to log in to the tax portal, creating a seamless and efficient experience for taxpayers.

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To enable this feature, the company has partnered with PayMate, a B2B payments and service provider. Users can get a 45-day interest-free period and earn reward points on their tax payments, depending on their bank. The challan for the tax payment will be available within two working days.

Commenting on the announcement, Niharika Saigal, Head of Bill Payments and Recharge Business at PhonePe said, “At PhonePe, we are committed to continuously enhancing our offerings to meet the evolving needs of our users. We are thrilled to announce the launch of our latest feature, the convenience of paying income taxes on the PhonePe app itself. Paying taxes can often be a complex and time-consuming task, and PhonePe is now offering its users a hassle-free and secure way to fulfill their tax obligations. We believe that this will transform the way our users pay taxes as we have now made the process both simple and easy.”