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Advance Tax vs Self-Assessment Tax

Difference between advance tax and self-assessment tax with payment process and due dates.

GetYourCA Team
1 March 2025·Updated 9 April 20261 min read12.5K views

Advance Tax vs Self-Assessment Tax

Advance Tax#

  • Paid during financial year
  • Quarterly installments
  • For tax liability above ₹10,000
  • Due dates: June, Sept, Dec, March

Self-Assessment Tax#

  • Paid at year end
  • Balancing payment after ITR calculation
  • Before ITR filing

When to Pay?#

Advance Tax#

  • Regular taxpayers
  • Business income
  • Capital gains

Self-Assessment Tax#

  • Salary with TDS
  • Balance tax after credit

How to Pay#

  • Through tax portal
  • Challan 280
  • Net banking

Conclusion#

Both ensure timely tax payment.

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Disclaimer

We have taken utmost care to research and write this article for your information. However, tax laws are complex and subject to frequent changes. This article is for general guidance only and should not be considered professional advice. Individual circumstances vary significantly — what works for one person may not apply to another.

Before making any tax-related decisions, we strongly recommend consulting with a qualified Chartered Accountant or tax professional who can assess your specific situation. We do not accept any liability for decisions made based on this information.

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